Noah Beck, Siena Agudong, James Van Der Beek and Drew Ray Tanner Return for “Sidelined 2: Intercepted” with New Cast Members Charlie Gillespie, and Roan Curtis

Tubi’s beloved original film Sidelined: The QB and Me is back with a sequel that’s set to bring even more heart and drama to the screen. Titled Sidelined 2: Intercepted, the film reunites fans with familiar faces while introducing exciting new talent to the cast.

Returning for the sequel are James Van Der Beek (Pose), reprising his role as the tough but supportive father Leroy Lahey, and Drew Ray Tanner (Riverdale), back as Nathan Bryan, the protective big brother and guardian of Dallas (Siena Agudong). Joining them once again are social media sensation Noah Beck as Drayton and Siena Agudong as Dallas, the dynamic duo at the heart of the story.

Adding fresh energy to the mix are Charlie Gillespie (Julie and the Phantoms) as Skyler, a CalArts musician, and Roan Curtis (Firefly Lane) as Charlotte, a senior and student-athlete trainer at USC. The sequel also welcomes new cast members Kolton Stewart as Zach, Sage Linder as Miley, Terry Mullany as Ryan, and Michael Xavier as Coach Watson.

Director Justin Wu expressed his excitement about continuing the story, saying, “Having James and Drew back means so much to us—they gave such incredible performances in the first film. And with Charlie and Roan stepping in, we’re adding even more talent and chemistry to an already amazing cast.”

The QB Bad Boy and Me author Tay Marley’s story returns to the screen with a fresh chapter as Drayton struggles to navigate the high expectations placed on him after a major setback, while Dallas reevaluates her dreams in the face of life’s challenges. As distance and self-discovery put their relationship to the test, they learn that sometimes the best way forward is to let life take the lead.

Produced by Marshall Arts, Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media, and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, the film is led by producers McKenna Marshall, Lindsay Macadam, Aron Levitz, David Madden, and Jason Goldberg. Beck, Agudong, Crystal Ferreiro, and Justin Wu serve as executive producers, with Ferreiro also writing the screenplay.

Fans can catch up on the original film, Sidelined: The QB and Me, streaming for free on Tubi while eagerly awaiting the sequel’s premiere. With its fresh faces, heartfelt storylines, and captivating performances, Sidelined 2: Intercepted is primed to continue the success of the franchise and keep viewers on the edge of their seats.