Sidelined: The QB and Me is a 2024 American romantic comedy film based on The QB and Me novel by Tay Marley. Directed by Justin Wu and written by Crystal Ferreiro and Mary Gulino, the film stars Siena Agudong, Noah Beck, Drew Ray Tanner, James Van Der Beek and Deborah Cox.
The film was released on November 29, 2024 on Tubi.
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Plot
Dallas Bryan, a headstrong dancer, transfers to a new Texas high school aiming for a CalArts scholarship. Her plans are derailed by star quarterback Drayton Lahey - a cocky heartthrob secretly grieving a loss. They clash, bond over their shared pressures, and must choose between love and their dreams.
Cast
Siena Agudong as Dallas Bryan
Noah Beck as Drayton Lahey
Drew Ray Tanner as Nathan Bryan
James Van Der Beek as Leroy Lahey
Deborah Cox as Miss Alicia
Asia Lizardo as Gabby
Jake Foy as Mr. Justin Douglas
Kendall Cross as Ellie Lahey
Jason Fernandes as Josh Lahey
Production
On March 31, 2022 it was announced that Noah Beck would executive produce and star in The QB and Me, a film adaptation of Tay Marley's novel of the same name. It was also revealed that Mary Gulino would write the film. Aron Levitz, Lindsey Weems Ramey, Adam Wescott, Nick Phillips and McKenna Marshall would produce the film, with Maxwell Mitcheson as executive producer.
Later, on June 6, 2024, it was announced that the film, retitled as Sidelined: The QB and Me, would premiere on Tubi, with Justin Wu as director. It was also announced that James Van Der Beek, Siena Agudong, Drew Ray Tanner, Deborah Cox and Jake Foy would star in the film.
Principal photography began on Victoria, on May 29, 2024, and concluded on June 21, 2024.
Release
The film premiered on Tubi on November 29, 2024.
Sequel
On February 5, 2025 it was announced that a sequel was in development. Sidelined 2: Intercepted premiered on Tubi on November 27, 2025.