All American: Homecoming Duo Not Returning as Series Regulars in Season 3
If Simone Hicks did choose Damon Sims at the end of All American: Homecoming‘s second season, she won’t be seeing much of her new boyfriend in Season 3.
Peyton Alex Smith, who plays Damon Sims on the CW drama, is one of two cast members who will not return as a series regular for the show’s third season, TVLine has confirmed. Smith will likely recur in Season 3, a rep for Warner Bros. TV tells us, while Kelly Jenrette — who plays Bringston University prez Amara Patterson — is confirmed to recur.
Geffri Maya (Simone Hicks), Sylvester Powell (JR Raymond), Netta Walker (Keisha McCalla) and Mitchell Edwards (Cam Watkins) are all slated to return as full-fledged series regulars, while Cory Hardrict (Marcus Turner) and Rhoyle Ivy King (Nathaniel Hardin) will serve as series regulars on reduced guarantees, meaning they’ll appear in fewer episodes. A decision has not been made on Camille Hyde, who plays Simone’s frenemy Thea Mays.
Smith’s demotion is especially surprising, as he’s served as All American: Homecoming‘s male lead since its backdoor pilot in 2021. At the end of Homecoming‘s sophomore season, Simone decided between her two romantic suitors, Damon and Lando (Martin Bobb-Semple), but viewers didn’t get to see who she was speaking to when she declared, “I know who I want. It’s you.”
All American: Homecoming and Superman & Lois both snagged pickups for additional seasons at The CW in June. At the time, our sister site Deadline reported that significant budget cuts had been made to keep both series afloat, likely resulting in fewer series regulars for the upcoming seasons. Days later, a whopping seven main cast members were cut from Superman & Lois ahead of its shortened fourth season; get full details here.
How do you feel about seeing less of Damon and Amara in Season 3? Tell us below.
This is great news. Was always Team Lando! Fingers crossed they sign him on as a regular!
They are reducing regulars not adding new ones. He’ll stay recurring.
Makes zero sense to demote who is the show’s male lead next to main one that is Simon. But we shouldn’t be surprised about this, Nexstar aren’t know for making the most logically business decisions.
I am fracking mad because they cut Peyton Alex Smith. I could never forgive them for this. They need to stop being cheap and keep all of the cast members. They earn enough money to keep everybody.
Yeah that makes me not want to watch smh
Damon and Simone actually hold this series so Damon not being a regular will definitely obstruct a lot for some viewers esp those of us who’re fully focused on their ship
Hopefully this is good news for fans of Lando.
Why would you demote the main character when it has always been about Damien and Simone from the start of this series and now that he finally lets his feelings known you want to demote him OMG REALLY stop messing with is show and leave it alone
I mean, it’s still better than just straight-up cutting 60% of the cast like Superman & Lois…
This guy can not catch a break on any show.
Right! But the good news is he seems to bounce back. So let’s hope something else is in the works for him and doesn’t get cancelled because of the writer’s strike.
So stupid to demote him. If the next season doesn’t do well they’ll blame the show in general and try cancel it..
I don’t think the show will be as good without Damon being a regular. His role is a main part of the show. With his new found family and, could be, new relationship with Simone, cutting him would really take away from the show. Dr Patterson’s role is important as well as Coach Marcus. I don’t know, I think this will make you loose viewers but, that’s just my opinion.
They are the top players that make the show great. I think it’s awful to leave the show this way. I’m sure your ratings will change. Sad
Simone and Damon make the show. I will not watch no more if the storyline going a different way. Lando may be a good guy but Damon and Simone make the show period.
Totally agree with you. I have really tried to like Lando, but something just seems sneaky about him.
Peyton Alex Smith is the Star of All American Homecoming. Team Damon. The whole reason for following this show is because of Damon Sims.
I really think you want to cancel this show. You know you will lose viewers. So next season you can blame it on that. I really hope some other station pick this up. Because I will not be watching anything on CW. We want them back asap. They are the reason we watch it.
They need to blame it on the people that are making the budget cuts because they just being cheap.
I think this is a very bad decisiom. Cut anyone else, but not Damon and Amara….
Damon was the main character when they previewed Homecoming in the All American episode. This is gonna change the whole feel of the show, and not for the good. Bad call!
Damon is my favorite character on the show. This is sad.
So this is their way of letting us know this show is gone next season I’m guessing. Damon and Simone have had chemistry since the beginning. I’m fine if Lando is Mr. Right Now, but Damon 100% should be end game. Getting less Nate, Marcus, and Amara is disappointing, too. I like Thea, but the writing was on the wall for her at the end of the season.
With JR’s cancer coming back Damon’s lack of screen time makes even less sense. Disappointing news all around.
I DO NOT like this. Why cut people? I like all of the cast members this is such a great show and great group of people. Their friendship/ bonds are & is the best. Everything will change with Damon and other characters gone. This is a stupid decision & yal are being lazy. I’m very DISAPPOINTED & Idk if I will continue watching I’ll have to see how everything plays out. All I have to say is get ready for ratings and views to go down. This probably will be the final season of All American Homecoming
It sucks they are part if the main cast that helps make the show. This is a deal breaker
I bet this is the last season anyway but still sucks for everyone.
I am very upset that Damon’s character is being canceled. This was a major draw for All American Homecoming. I think this move will cause you to lose alot of viewers including myself. I don’t see much of a future for the show. Everyone has been wating for Simone and Damon to finally have a relationship.
Camille Hyde BETTER stay as Thea
Nobody could play Damon better then Peyton smith the show will definitely not be the same!!!! People ruin every show eventually it’s ridiculous smh… So sad to see Peyton not really be in it.
When we get accustomed to someone playing a certain part, and like that person, they always change up. I hope you keep Damon to keep his part. I support watching him in that part.
The two characters that are being cut as series regulars are two important characters to the show. Damon had a leading role as star baseball player and now he is demoted! It is ridiculous! The president of the college started a tradition in season one of Sunday dinners with the friends. It was such a refreshing storyline to the show and now its gone! Shame on you CW for destroying a good show!
I am shocked at the decision to have Damon & Amara as recurring characters… when for two seasons they were in the forefront of the show. Damon was lead with Simone and Simone’s closet friend/ love interest. Amara is Simone’s Aunt and support system ( mom like ) so because of their established roles
I don’t know where they are going to with this series … I mean they could write Damon off by turning pro and Amara could leave as President but It’s about Bringston University she’s the president?! So it will be very interesting for sure