'Work It': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Netflix dance movie

'Work It' is directed by Laura Terruso, with Alison Peck serving as a writer
Sabrina Carpenter and Liza Koshy (Netflix)
Sabrina Carpenter and Liza Koshy (Netflix)

The studio that brought you 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' and 'The Kissing Booth,' now brings you the next teen movie to make your hearts flutter. If you enjoyed the 'Step Up' franchise or 'Bring It On,' 'Work It' is the 2020 version of dance revolution set to release early August. Building a dance squad but not knowing how to dance is an interesting choice, especially when college admission is on the line. we wonder how Quinn will do it? Here is what we know of the upcoming release.

Release date

'Work It' premieres on Netflix on August 7, 2020.

Plot

The official synopsis reads, "When Quinn Ackerman’s admission to the college of her dreams depends on her performance at a dance competition, she forms a ragtag group of dancers to take on the best squad in school...now she just needs to learn how to dance."

Cast

Sabrina Carpenter

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Sabrina Carpenter attends "The Short History Of The Long Road" screening during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Village East Cinema on April 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

Carpenter has been a familiar face a while now and is known for her roles as Merrin Williams in 'Horns' (2013), Maya Hart in 'Girl Meets World,' Jenny Parker in 'Adventures in Babysitting' (2016), Hailey in 'The Hate U Give' (2018). Her other notable works include 'The Goodwin Games' (2013), 'Just Dance Kids 2,' 'Austin & Ally' (2011) episode, and 'Austin & Ally: Moon Week & Mentors' (2013).

Liza Koshy

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Liza Koshy attends TIME 100 Next 2019 at Pier 17 on November 14, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images For TIME)

Many know Koshy from her social media and YouTube comedy presence but the actress has been part of a few productions. Her work includes her roles as Liza on 'Liza on Demand' (2018-2019), Aday in 'Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween' (2016), Violet Adams in 'Freakish' (2016-2017) and The Explorer in 'Escape the Night' (2017-2019)

Other members of the cast include Keiynan Lonsdale, Drew Ray Tanner, Michelle Buteau and Jordan Fisher.

Creators

'Work It' is directed by Laura Terruso, with Alison Peck serving as a writer. Alicia Keys, Elysa Koplovitz Dutton and Leslie Morgenstein serve as producers, Catherine Farrell serves as associate producer and Jeremiah Samuels serves as executive producer. 

Trailer



 


Where to watch

Catch 'Work It' on August 7, 2020, on Netflix.

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