Swagger is the AppleTV+ series that was shot in Richmond and based on basketball legend Kevin Durant’s life. Creator/showrunner Reggie Rock Bythewood talks about the first season and what we can expect in Season 2, including:
– Pivoting from a theatre to screen
– How acting in The Brother From Another Planet inspired him
– Getting involved with Swagger
– Why are episodes called “mazes”
– Finding the ideal location with colors based on a painting
– The controversial Confederate flag in a Virginia location
– How the movie 1917 inspired the basketball scenes
– Shooting one continuous scene with 10 free-throw baskets
– The cameo from Durant’s mom
– Tweeting graphics during the game
– Working with COVID, including actors acting in masks
– Coordinating the numerous basketball teams and coaches
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Swagger on AppleTV+
Reggie Rock Bythewood’s IMDB page
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