We Are Losing Our Minds Over This "Step Up: High Water" Casting News

September 1, 2018

In case you haven’t heard, “Step Up: High Water” is returning for a second season. Yay! In fact, production for the 10-episode, hourlong series is currently underway in Atlanta, GA. As if we weren’t already excited enough, check out who’s returning for Season 2—and all the stars who’ll be entering the “High Water” universe for the very first time.

Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo returns to reprise his role as “Sage Odom,” legendary founder of Atlanta’s famed High Water Performing Arts School.

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The cast of series regulars, all returning for a second season, include Petrice Jones as “Tal,” Faizon Love as “Uncle Al,” Marcus Mitchell as “Dondre,” Jade Chynoweth as “Odalie,” Carlito Olivero as “Davis,” Terrence Green as “Rigo,” Eric Graise as “King,” and Kendra Oyesanya as “Poppy.”

No info on the premiere date yet, but obviously, we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, you can watch all of season 1 here.