Hands down, Keiynan Lonsdale was the best part of last yearâs high school dance comedy
Work It, turning in a âdeliciously cattyâ performance as the filmâs chief antagonist, as I described it at the time. Although I would have probably fallen for his âoverconfident bullyâ character regardless, I was particularly taken by the Australian performerâs skillful dancing prowess, especially during a scene where he spontaneously breaks into some rather impressive voguing. Lonsdale is a natural actor, but when heâs offered the opportunity to combine his talents with some fancy footwork, he positively lights up the screen.
Step Up series creator Holly Sorensen previously said. It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honour our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas. Christina is an exceptional human and a dazzling performer and we are so happy she has joined our family.
Terayle Hill has been upped to series regular for season 3 as Marquise, while the likes of Faizon Love, Jade Chynoweth, Carlito Olivero, Terrence Green, Eric Graise and Kendra Oyesanya will all be back.
Step Up airs on Starz in the US.
Keiynan Lonsdale to Star In Starz New Step Up Series
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Keiynan Lonsdale is taking his skills back to the dance floor.
Today,
Deadline announced that Lonsdale has joined the cast of the new Starz TV reboot of dance film franchise
Step Up, based on the popular movies about a ragtag dance crew overcoming the odds and finding family.
The series stars Ne-yo and Christina Milian as Sage Odom, the legendary founder of Atlanta’s High Water Performing Arts School, and Colette, the Queen of High Water and Odom’s “partner in art, business, and love.” Colette is serving as manager of the school’s dance tour, but when a dark secret is revealed, “Collette is tempted by an opportunity to step out of her role as the woman behind the man, to become the powerful woman in front of the man.”
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