Rom-Coms
Hey, Cheer! Everything We Know About the ‘Sidelined: The QB & Me’ Sequel
Sidelined: The QB & Me was one of the most delightful rom-coms of 2024, a throwback to the high school love stories we love so much. Thankfully, Dallas (Siena Agudong) and Drayton’s (Noah Beck) romance is just beginning. In the highly-anticipated sequel, Sidelined 2: Intercepted, the couple will be entering a new chapter — the college years!
After shooting to the number one spot in both the U.S. and Canada on Tubi, Sidelined: The QB & Me really has what it takes to become a true franchise. The cast and crew have been hard at work on the follow-up film, and many familiar faces are returning. Scroll down below to read all the latest updates about Sidelined 2: Intercepted.
When is Sidelined 2 coming out?
There’s no official release date set yet for Sidelined 2: Intercepted. The sequel was announced on February 5, and filming started on March 10. The movie is expected to premiere in 2025.
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“At Tubi, we listen to our viewers, and their overwhelming response to Sidelined: The QB & Me made putting a sequel into play an easy decision to give our audiences more of what they love,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “Weʼre so thrilled to have our stars back – Noah and Siena – who really captivated audiences with their engaging performances and will no doubt bring their on-screen chemistry back with the sequel.”
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On April 22, Noah Beck announced that Sidelined 2: Intercepted filming had wrapped. “Sidelined 2: Intercepted will be urs soon,” he captioned his series of photos. “U all already know how much this project means to me. the love the first film got exceeded all expectations, but to get a second one??? now that’s love. the set environment we have built on this project truly reflects the product, and it stems from the whole cast to the entirety of the crew.”
He added, “Being able to step into the shoes of Drayton for another movie was a dream and i can’t wait for u to experience the ups and downs of college life w him xx.”
Siena Agudong also shared photos from set and wrote on Instagram, “That’s an official wrap on Sidelined 2: Intercepted. So very lucky to call you family. What a team. Thank you for another chapter I will miss dearly, I love you all.”
Who is returning for the Sidelined: The QB & Me sequel?
Main characters Drayton and Dallas are set to return for the sequel. TikTok star Beck recently told Swooon that Sidelined: The QB & Me “fulfilled something in me creatively that I felt like wasn’t being fulfilled for the longest time.”
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Director Justin Wu will also take the lead on the sequel. He directed the first film.
James Van Der Beek will return as Leroy Lahey, Drayton’s father. Drew Ray Tanner will be back as well. He plays Nathan Bryan, Dallas’ older brother and guardian. Julie and the Phantoms alum Charlie Gillespie is new to the cast as Skyler, a musician and CalArts senior. Firefly Lane star Roan Curtis will play Charlotte, a USC senior working as a student athlete trainer.
Other new cast members include Kolton Stewart as Zach, Sage Linder as Miley, Terry Mullany as Ryan, and Michael Xavier as Coach Watson.
“I’m beyond thrilled to have James and Drew return for the sequel—they brought so much heart and depth to the first film, and their journey continues in an even bigger way. With Charlie and Roan joining the cast, we’re raising the stakes with fresh energy, undeniable talent and dynamic new chemistry,” Wu said in a statement. “Collaborating with this cast has been an absolute joy, and I’m so excited to bring this next chapter to life with them!”
Is Sidelined 2 based on a book?
The next installment is based on Tay Marley’s sequel to Sidelined: The QB & Me. The New Zealand writer has actually written two sequels for her hit novel: Playing For Keeps and All This Time. Marley revealed that Playing For Keeps follows “Dallas’ brother, Nathan, a little more closely.”
Beck, who didn’t just portray one of the leads but was also an executive producer, was dedicated to staying true to the source material. “I felt it was like part of my responsibility to do the book justice,” he told Swooon.
What will the sequel be about?
According to the press release, “The sequel will focus on freshman star quarterback Drayton as he struggles with the weight of expectations after a devastating setback, while dancer Dallas begins to question the future she thought she wanted. As their high school relationship begins to unravel under the pressures of distance and self-discovery, they’ll learn that the bravest versions of themselves emerge when they let life redirect them.”
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