Drumline: A New Beat | 2026 |

The story follows (Alexandra Shipp), a talented drummer from an upper-class Brooklyn family. Defying her parents' wishes, she enrolls at the fictional Atlanta A&T University with the singular goal of revitalizing their once-famed drumline.

as Dr. Nia Phillips: The university dean who shares a history with Sean Taylor. Drumline: A New Beat

: Clashing with upperclassmen and rivals, specifically her cousin Tyree (Jeff Pierre) and a talented peer named Jayven (Jordan Calloway), who also serves as her love interest. The story follows (Alexandra Shipp), a talented drummer

as Sean Taylor: Reprising his role from the original film, Sean is now the band director at Atlanta A&T, attempting to rebuild the program while navigating his own past. The story follows (Alexandra Shipp)