A talented street drummer from Harlem enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nick CannonDevon Miles | Devon Miles |
 Zoe SaldañaLaila | Laila |
 Orlando JonesDr. Lee | Dr. Lee |
 Leonard RobertsSean Taylor | Sean Taylor |
 GQJayson | Jayson |
 Jason WeaverErnest | Ernest |
 Earl PoitierCharles | Charles |
| CCandace CareyDiedre | Diedre |
 Shay RoundtreeBig Rob | Big Rob |
 Miguel A. GaetanTrey | Trey |
 J. Anthony BrownMr. Wade | Mr. Wade |
 Afemo OmilamiPresident Wagner | President Wagner |
 Tyreese BurnettHenry | Henry |
| BBrandon HirschBuck Wild | Buck Wild |
 Angela Elayne GibbsDorothy Miles | Dorothy Miles |
 Omar J. DorseyNot listed | Not listed |
 Al WigginsNot listed | Not listed |
 Von CoulterNot listed | Not listed |
 Jason Sims-PrewittNot listed | Not listed |
| GGeorge A. Peters IINot listed | Not listed |
| RRob ClevelandNot listed | Not listed |
 Enoch KingTuba Section Leader | Tuba Section Leader |
| GGary YatesCoach Ellison | Coach Ellison |