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Ballers

Ballers

Legends don't die. They reinvent.

20156.85 Seasons47 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Spencer Strassmore

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Joe Krutel

John David Washington

John David Washington

Ricky Jerret

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller

Charles Greane

Troy Garity

Troy Garity

Jason Antolotti

London Brown

London Brown

Reggie

Donovan W. Carter

Donovan W. Carter

Vernon Littlefield

Brittany S. Hall

Brittany S. Hall

Amber

Themes & Keywords

american footballsports

About Ballers

Ballers is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of american football, sports. it stars Dwayne Johnson, Rob Corddry, John David Washington. Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

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