Summary
All Americanalum Taye Diggs addresses the possibility of returning as Billy Baker once again, offering an enthusiastic response. Diggs made his final series regular appearance inAll Americanseason 5, with his characterBilly Baker dying while rescuing a studentduring a dangerous bus accident. Since then, however, Diggs has made a guest appearance as a sort of ghostly presence while his loved ones read letters that he left behind. This suggests he could return again in the future.
In comments toTV Insider,Diggs expressed openness about reprising the role of Billy BakerinAll Americanseason 7. The actor discussed how much he enjoyed coming back for a guest appearance in season 6 and left no room for hesitation when it came to more appearances from his beloved character. Read the full quote below:
I would [return]. I had no idea how much fun it would be to kind of go back and and hang out with all the players and the actors and whatnot. I had a great time. That was a character that I had never imagined playing, and I did not realize how much fun it was going to be just hanging out with those young men and the camaraderie and the sports talk and just the silliness. We really got close, and it was so great coming back. I would come back in a second. It wouldn’t even be a question.
Why It Makes Sense For Taye Diggs To Continue To Appear After Billy’s Death
Billy’s initial return, which served as a way for the character to give guidance to those he left behind, is a perfect example of how Diggs can continue to be part of the CW show even though his character has died. Overdoing it would lessen the impact, butBilly could still be a vital part of the show. Even though he’s not a main character, and isn’t likely to recur anytime soon, there are still moments when his presence would help theAll Americancharacterswith a difficulty that they are facing.
It speaks to how mourning and grief isn’t just a temporary process. There are ebbs and flows, but the loss is always present. In moments of difficulty, or in moments of nostalgia, memories and longing tend to bubble up from underneath the surface.There are at least a few moments where the CW series could call on Diggs, underlining how his character’s influence is still very much felt. It could be a significant occasion or an unexpectedly poignant moment.
The bigger question, perhaps, is how long the sports dramawill continue on The CW.All Americanis renewed for season 7. However, as the network experiences significant changes under the leadership of Nexstar, which has somewhat shifted away from original shows to favor acquired programming,the long-running hit may only have a few seasons left. Nevertheless, one of its original stars is very open to being a part of that.
All American
Cast
This sports drama, inspired by the real-life journey of football player Spencer Paysinger, follows a high school student from south L.A. when he is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High.
