The UB Interview: Rose Rollins Talks ‘Long Slow Exhale’

“Long Slow Exhale” premiered today exclusively on Spectrum, with a second run later this year on BET.

Airing over the course of four weeks, with three episodes airing each week.

The Spectrum drama series “Long Slow Exhale” is set in the high-stakes world of women’s college basketball. The 12-episode series follows J.C. Abernathy, a successful Head Coach of a competitive women’s college basketball team who finds herself in the middle of a potentially career shattering sexual abuse scandal.

As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she has to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her.

The first three episodes will pull you in!

A murder mystery series with scandals, secrets, lies, sex, drugs and betrayals.

As Rose Rollins character states “all it takes is one single accusation!”

The series stars Rose Rollins (J.C. Abernathy), Josh Lucas (University Athletic Director Hilman Ford), Ian Harding (Assistant Coach Eddie Hagen), Famke Janssen (Dr. Melinda Barrington), Lyriq Bent (Garrett), Shalini Bathina (Emily), Tony Gonzalez (Desmond), Enajite Esegine (Jordan), Brittney Elena (Corrine), Jazmine Stewart (Verdell), Isabella Star LaBlanc (Elfrina), Carmen Flood (Nikki) and Erin Croom (Lorna).

Aries from UB spoke to Rose Rollins on why she took on the role of J.C. Abernathy, and what she enjoys most about her cast.

Rose also shares the premise of the show with us and why people will want to tune-in and more!