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