WARNING: This post contains spoilers from the Feb. 20 episode ofAll American, “Make Me Proud.”
“He spent the first four seasons throwing haymakers and sucker punches at any inconvenience.
In season 5, he’s poised, calm, and collected,” Behling tells EW.
Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling and Monet Mazur on ‘All American.'.Ser Baffo /The CW
“I’m proud of the growth Jordan has had.”
“I’m excited for viewers to see [that] again,” he says.
“I’ve been enjoying playing that, for sure.”
Michael Evans Behling and Greta Onieogou on ‘All American.'.Bill Inoshita/The CW
We spoke to theAll Americanstar about Jordan bumping heads with Spencer, the Jordan-Layla relationship, and more.
Going into the episode, where he is in the grieving process?
He’s being as strong as he can be and putting being there for others before himself.
He’s definitely hurting at the beginning of this episode, and you see that in the opening scene.
How important is his relationship with Layla to his growth this season?
The relationship is incredibly important, and also a very healthy relationship.
He’s a lot more calm now.
They balance each other.
He also has this layer of goofiness [that] Layla needs sometimes.
It’s important that she’s a great listener.
Jordan figures out what he needs to do for GAU football.
How does this moment speak to Jordan’s larger journey of growth this season?
His decision will be precise and the decisions will be intentional.
He’s still going to continue to follow in the footsteps if what he thinks Billy would do.
After this episode, he’s got a great moment with Olivia coming.
Jordan was looking for something in football when he wanted to transfer.
Do you think he’s found that at GAU now?
I’m pretty sure he’s found it.
Spencer and Jordan arguing reminded me of the earlyAll Americandays.
What is it like to film those really charged scenes with Daniel Ezra?
I feel like he and I have a lot of charged scenes like that.
We had one earlier this season when Jordan decided to leave GAU.
Me, as Michael, was losing my best friend Daniel.
It was definitely a sad moment.
It’s painful, but it’s good and I believe people will enjoy it.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
All Americanairs Mondays at 8pm ET on The CW.
