Tubi’s newest original film, Sidelined: The QB and Me, throws audiences deep into the heart of football season—but this isn’t your typical sports drama. Combining the adrenaline of Friday night lights with the sweetness of an unexpected romance, this film promises to deliver both touchdowns and tender moments, making it an unmissable addition to Tubi’s growing slate of original movies.
Directed by rising talent Justin Wu, Sidelined: The QB and Me is based on the breakout YA novel “The QB Bad Boy and Me” by Tay Marley. Dallas (Siena Agudong), a burdened but headstrong dancer, is determined to get into the best dance school in the country—her late mother’s alma mater. But that dream is suddenly derailed when the cheeky yet secretly grieving high-school heartthrob, Drayton (Noah Beck), crashes into her life with a unique story of his own. Will the two of them grow into their dreams together or will they be sidelined?
The film stars Siena Agudong, Noah Beck, Drew Ray Tanner, with Deborah Cox and James Van Der Beek. Directed by Justin Wu (Syfy’s “Reginald the Vampire,” CBC’s “Kim’s Convenience”) from the teleplay by Mary Gulino (Amazon’s “Upload”) and Crystal Ferreiro (Disney’s “Diary of a Future President”). SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME is produced by Adam Wescott, McKenna Marshall and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios’ Aron Levitz, David Madden and Lindsey Weems Ramey. Lindsay Macadam, David Way and Tony Chung are executive producing for Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media.
The film explores themes of resilience, love, and second chances, set against the backdrop of a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone’s business—and has a lot to say about it. While football serves as the foundation of the story, the emotional depth and relatable characters will resonate with audiences far beyond the sports world.
Catch Sidelined: The QB and Me streaming exclusively on Tubi starting November 29th. Whether you’re a football fanatic or just love a great underdog story, this film is guaranteed to leave you rooting for the ultimate comeback—on and off the field.
Check out the Knockturnal’s exclusive interviews with the cast below.
