Long Slow Exhale Explained

Genre:Drama
Creator:Pam Veasey
Director:Anton Cropper
Starring:Rose Rollins
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Episodes:12

Long Slow Exhale is an American women's basketball drama television series created by Pam Veasey for Spectrum Originals and BET. From Paramount Television Studios, Veasey executive produced alongside her former L.A.'s Finest collaborators Anton Cropper and Jon Dove, bringing the trio back to Spectrum after the Bad Boys spinoff served as their first scripted originals foray. Cropper also directed the series. Also executive producing were Bruna Papandrea and Casey Haver for Made Up Stories.[1] The series premiered April 4, 2022[2] and was canceled after one season in June 2022.[3]

Premise

A competitive women's college basketball team head coach, J.C. Abernathy, finds herself in a potentially career-ending sexual abuse scandal. As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she has to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

The show was announced on February 9, 2021, with the cast announcement of Rose Rollins. There would be twelve episodes in the series.[4] The series, from Paramount Television Studios, would launch first on Spectrum and then on BET after nine months. It was noted that this windowing strategy "is a way to split the costs of producing high-end scripted fare during a time in which many media companies are focusing less on linear networks."[5]

The show was in development/pre-production in Atlanta, GA.[6] It was reported that filming would begin in Atlanta in March.[7]

Josh Lucas was announced on February 19, 2021.[8] Jeff Schine was announced on March 4, 2021[9] but due to scheduling conflicts, he was replaced by Ian Harding as announced on March 24, 2021.[10] Famke Janssen was announced on March 9, 2021.[11] Lyriq Bent, Shalini Bathina, and the series regulars and recurring cast were also all announced on March 24, 2021.[10] Melissa Saint-Amand was announced on August 4, 2021.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: White. Peter. 2021-02-09. Rose Rollins To Star In 'Long Slow Exhale', Women's Basketball Drama Series For Spectrum Originals & BET From Pam Veasey, Paramount TV Studios & Made Up Stories. 2021-02-17. Deadline.
  2. Web site: Alexander . Brenda . 'Long Slow Exhale': Women's Basketball Drama Series Set For Spectrum Originals And BET Drops Teaser . . March 19, 2022 . March 5, 2022.
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'Long Show Exhale' Canceled By Spectrum Originals After One Season . Deadline . June 7, 2022 . June 7, 2022.
  4. Web site: . Spectrum Originals Picks Up LONG SLOW EXHALE. 2021-02-17. Broadway World.
  5. Web site: 2021-02-09. Rose Rollins to Star in Basketball Drama for Spectrum, BET. 2021-02-17. The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. Web site: 2020-12-21. Long Slow Exhale. 2021-02-19. Production List Film & Television Industry Alliance.
  7. Web site: December 16, 2020. LONG SLOW EXHALE. February 18, 2021. Twitter.
  8. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 2021-02-19. Josh Lucas To Star In 'Long Slow Exhale' Basketball Drama Series For Spectrum Originals. 2021-02-19. Deadline.
  9. Web site: Petski. Denise. 2021-03-04. Jeff Schine Joins 'Long Slow Exhale' Basketball Drama Series At Spectrum Originals. 2021-03-04. Deadline.
  10. Web site: Petski. Denise. 2021-03-24. 'Long Slow Exhale': Lyriq Bent, Shalini Bathina, Ian Harding Among 13 Cast In Basketball Drama Series At Spectrum Originals. 2021-03-24. Deadline.
  11. Web site: Petski. Denise. 2021-03-09. Famke Janssen Joins 'Long Slow Exhale' Basketball Drama Series At Spectrum Originals. 2021-03-10. Deadline.
  12. Web site: Petski. Denise. 2021-08-04. Melissa Saint-Amand Joins 'Long Slow Exhale'; 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Adds Alfie Fuller. 2021-08-05. Deadline.

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