Jalen Rose will premiere his first scripted television series, South West High, on Tubi on February 23, 2026, marking the first major original release from his Detroit-based production company, Same Page Entertainment.
The five-episode drama follows Nolan Thomas, a former professional basketball player who returns to his struggling alma mater to serve as principal. The character works to stabilize the school while addressing leadership pressures, community expectations, and personal sacrifices. Each episode will run approximately one hour and will roll out weekly.
Rose co-created the series and stars in the lead role. The fictional storyline draws thematic inspiration from the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, the Detroit charter school Rose founded in 2011.
“This series is fiction, but the spirit behind it is very real. I’ve had a front-row seat to the determination, resilience, and ambition of young people in Detroit,” Rose said in a statement.
He added that the goal was to reflect stories of students “believing in a future full of possibility.” The cast includes Dawn Halfkenny, Towanda Braxton, Christina Cooper, and former NFL linebacker Stevie Baggs Jr.
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Social media personality Brooklyn “Queen” Oates and actor Don Brumfield Jr. also appear in the ensemble. Guest appearances feature Anna Maria Horsford and Detroit rapper Sada Baby.
Behind the camera, Rose collaborated with Ty Mopkins and filmmaker Dennis Reed II, who directed and co-wrote the series. Music for the project was overseen by Detroit rapper Royce 5’9” alongside producer Denaun Porter.
The release represents Same Page Entertainment’s first scripted series as it builds a slate across film, television and digital media, including a documentary centered on the McDonald’s All-American Games.
Jalen Rose and Tom Gores Launch Same Page Entertainment In Detroit
Jalen Rose formally launched Same Page Entertainment with Tom Gores on February 17, 2026. For the unversed, Gores is chairman and founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons.
The Detroit-based multimedia company plans to produce scripted and unscripted film, television, and podcast content under what it describes as a “By Detroit, For the World” approach.
According to the company, projects in development include a television drama, a documentary about the McDonald’s All-American Games, a narrative feature film, and a new podcast hosted by Rose.
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“Jalen has always been an innovative storyteller and one of Detroit’s biggest champions, and our city is filled with unique and powerful voices that deserve to be heard. With Same Page Entertainment, we’re creating a platform to amplify Detroit’s creative talent and drive new economic opportunity,” Gores said in a statement.
He added, “Our goal is to back people who have the courage to bet on themselves and who refuse to be limited by others’ expectations.”
Same Page Entertainment is building its initial slate from Detroit, with multiple projects scheduled for release in 2026.
