Sweet Life: Los Angeles
Unscripted drama following young Black LA professionals
About Sweet Life: Los Angeles
Released: 2021
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons Available (20 Episodes)
Cast
Jordan Bentley, Tylynn Burns, P’Jae Compton, Cheryl Des Vignes, Briana Jones, Amanda Scott, Jerrold Smith, Jaylenn Hart, Rebecca Magett, Rob Lee, Myami Woods, Candiss Hart, Keilan Horton, Marcus Peterson, Jerrold Smith II, Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, Cheryl Des Vignes, Jordan Bentley, P’Jae Compton, Tylynn Burns
About Sweet Life: Los Angeles
"Sweet Life: Los Angeles" is a reality TV series which debuted in 2021 and is executive produced by the world-renowned basketball player, LeBron James. The HBO Max original provides an honest, unique, and complex look at a group of young, ambitious, black friends showcasing their relatable, authentic and sometimes stumbling mid-20s moments as they embrace the joy, pain, and range of experiences that make up the Sweet Life in the heart of South Los Angeles.
Making / Production
Produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company, "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" offers a unique insight into what it means to be young, black, and in constant pursuit of one's dreams in the heart of South Los Angeles. It features the trials and tribulations of the cast members as they navigate their paths to success.
Actors
- Amanda Scott - Works as a lawyer and plays a crucial role in the series. Amanda portrays her character as a young, ambitious professional trying to balance her work and personal life.
- P’Jae Compton - His ongoing struggle to break into the music industry forms a major part of the storyline. P’Jae plays his character with sincerity and determination.
- Cheryl Des Vignes - A marketing specialist, is also a part of the ensemble cast and she brings out the reality of the daily grind, showcasing her character's determination to make it big in the city of dreams.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The reality series was executive produced by LeBron James and filmed in his hometown of Los Angeles.
- The title 'Sweet Life' references the fact that the cast members are chasing their own version of the 'American Dream'.
- The show has seven episodes in its first season.
Quotes
- "This is our defining moment, we can't afford to mess up."
- "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
- "Success is not easy, and certainly not for the faint of heart."
Music, Soundtrack
- The opening theme titled 'Dreams' sets the mood of the entire series.
- The background score effectively communicates the emotions of various scenes, greatly enhancing the viewer's experience.
- Music plays a crucial role in this series, as one of the characters is a budding musician striving to make it big.
About Sweet Life: Los Angeles
Sweet Life: Los Angeles explores the real-life experiences, challenges, and joys of a group of young, Black professionals in LA.