Survivor's Remorse (2014)

About Survivor's Remorse

"Survivor's Remorse" is a TV series that first premiered in 2014. It portrays the life of Cam Calloway, a basketball pro, who moves to Atlanta to play professional basketball. Along with his cousin Reggie Vaughn, Cam faces the challenges of dealing with fame, money, and the pressures that come with success. He also grapples with his feelings of survivor's guilt in the wake of his successful career. The series focuses on navigating these challenges while maintaining personal relationships and managing family obligations.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Starz and ran for four seasons before ending in 2017. It was created by Mike O'Malley, who also served as the showrunner, and was executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The series was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, mirroring the show's setting.

Actors

• Jessie Usher played the lead role of Cam Calloway, portraying the successes and challenges of his character with a depth of emotion and realism.
• RonReaco Lee played Reggie Vaughn, Cam's cousin, and manager. His performance convincingly exhibits the struggle of handling the business side of the sports industry while maintaining family ties.
• Teyonah Parris starred as Missy Vaughn, Reggie's wife. Her character brings forth a unique perspective on the price of fame.
• Erica Ash played M-Chuck, Cam's sister. She powerfully portrays her character's struggle with her identity and past.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series' title, "Survivor's Remorse," refers to the guilt one feels after surviving a situation where others did not.
• LeBron James, one of the executive producers, has spoken openly about how the series draws from personal experiences.
• Season 4 was the show's final season, despite the network initially having plans to renew it for a fifth season.

Music, Soundtrack

• The music in "Survivor's Remorse" is primarily hip-hop, reflecting the contemporary setting of the show and character backgrounds.
• Music is often used effectively to highlight emotional moments within the series, whether they're tension, triumph, or pain.

Quotes

• "You're not here because you're lucky. You're here because you're talented."
  - Reggie Vaughn
• "Everyone in life has something they have to manage." - Missy Vaughn
• "I’ve got too much to lose. It’s always going through my head."
  - Cam Calloway