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The long rumoured Drumline sequel is finally coming, and it’s being made by VH1. According to Deadline.com, Nick Cannon is returning to produce and co-star in the sequel. The sequel will, however, not be a traditional sequel, but will follow a different group of students at a fictional New Orleans university.

Nick Cannon will return but will not play the lead character in the sequel, (tentatively) entitled Drumline: A New Beat. The first Drumline‘s producers Wendy Finerman, Jody Gerson and Dallas Austin are returning as well. Regina Hicks and Karin Gist are set to write the script, with filming to begin in the spring for a fall 2014 premiere.

From Deadline.com:

VH1 is producing with Fox TV Studios, whose parent company owns the rights to the movie. “Drumline has become one of those beloved cornerstone films for a generation, always generating high ratings when we air it on VH1,” said the network’s EVP Susan Levison…

“The story follows Danielle (Dani) Bolton, an upper-class Brooklyn girl who defies her parents in order to attend a college in Louisiana so she can join – and revitalize – their once-prominent drumline. Dani’s quest to become the first female section leader of the drumline in the school’s history will be hampered by upperclassmen (including her cousin, Tyree); her feelings for fellow band mate and rival, Jayven; and the school’s crosstown rivals.” 

“Drumline was not just a successful film; it was a cultural happening,” Cannon said. “Even though it was released over a decade ago, I am constantly approached by people on the street who tell me how much of an impact it made on them. As a producer, my thought was, ‘How do we create an updated version that would translate to today’s audience and still feel fresh and original?’ Adding a female lead character really makes sense, and VH1 is the perfect network to partner with on this modernized take on what is considered a unique and classic film experience.”

No word on other cast members, or who will lead so far.

What do you think of a non-direct sequel to Drumline? What about the title: Drumline: A New Beat? Any thoughts on the plot?

Let us know below!

2/6/2014 – 12:47 pm

by James