Drumline: A New Beat (Cast Involvement)

Drumline: A New Beat is a 2014 American television film directed by Bille Woodruff. It is the sequel to 2002's Drumline. The screenplay, a fictional story about a historically black college and university marching band, was written by Karen Gist and Regina Hicks. The story is about a young drummer from New York, played by Alexandra Shipp, who enters the fictional Atlanta A&T University and bumps heads with the leader of her new school's drum section. Jordan Calloway, Mario Van Peebles, and LeToya Luckett co-star. Leonard Roberts reprises his role as Sean Taylor, while Nick Cannon makes a cameo appearance as Devon Miles. Cannon also serves as the film's executive producer.

Plot
Drumline: A New Beat will capture the sound and spirit of the first film while welcoming a whole new class to the Atlanta A&T drumline. The new story follows female lead Danielle "Dani" Raymond (Alexandra Shipp), an upper class Brooklyn girl who defies her parents in order to attend Atlanta A&T so she can join – and revitalize – their once-prominent drumline. Dani's quest to become the first female section leader will be hampered by upperclassmen, including her cousin Tyree (Jeff Pierre), her feelings for fellow bandmate and rival Jayven (Jordan Calloway), and the school's crosstown competitors. Tasha (Jasmine Burke) and Josh (Scott Shilstone) round out the freshmen drumline and bring their own ambitions onto the field. Sean Taylor (Leonard Roberts) from the original film will return to the franchise as Atlanta A&T's new band director. Sean is looking to make his mark on his alma mater while dealing with "ghosts" from his past: the dean, Dr. Nia Phillips (LeToya Luckett), his brother, Kevin Taylor (Deray Davis) and original "Drumline" favorite, Devon Miles (Nick Cannon).

Cast Involvement
Alexandra Shipp from House of Anubis joined the movie as the main lead character Danielle (Dani).

Trailer
To watch the official trailer of this movie, click here.

Cast
Alexandra Shipp as Danielle (Dani) Raymond

Nick Cannon as Devon Miles

Leonard Roberts as Sean Taylor

DeRay Davis as Kevin Taylor

Jordan Calloway as Jayven LaPierre

Letoya Luckett as Dr. Nia Phillips

Jasmine Burke as Tasha

Scott Shilstone as Josh

Rome Flynn as Leon

Lisa Arrindell Anderson as Lois Raymond

Jeff Pierre as Tyree