See Christina Milian Take Over For the Late Naya Rivera In Trailer for Step Up Season 3

On season three of the Starz drama Step Up, Christina Milian plays Collette Jones, a role originated by the late Naya Rivera. Get your first look at the trailer here.

By Daniel Trainor Sep 19, 2022 11:32 PMTags
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Christina Milian is stepping in to Step Up.

The singer and actress will play Collette Jones on season three of the Starz drama, a role originated by the late Naya Rivera.

Naya played Collette on the first two seasons of Step Up before tragically drowning after a boating accident in July 2020.

After Sage Odom (Ne-Yo) is charged with murder, season three of Step Up finds Collette as she, according to the network, "struggles to maintain their image as she balances a nationwide tour."

As seen in the trailer, Collette comes up with the idea for Rigo (Terrence Green) to replace Sage, telling him, "This is your shot, and you just show them what you can do."

Step Up, based on the Step Up film series, follows the students and faculty of High Water, a competitive performing arts school in Atlanta.

"High Water isn't a school. Schools have to stamp out a product that conforms to the world," a voiceover says in the trailer. "At High Water, you're seen as a creative. Someone who will change the world."

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When her casting was announced in February, Christina acknowledged that she had an important legacy to uphold.

"I am so excited to join the Step Up family," Christina said in a statement. "I know I have massive shoes to fill. Naya was incredible. I hope to honor Naya, her family, friends and fans with a great performance."

Joining Christina, Ne-Yo and Terrence are newcomers Rebbi Rosie, Keiynan Lonsdale and Enrique Murciano. They will be joined by Terayle Hill, who is reprising his role of Marquise. 

Season three of Step Up premieres Oct. 16 on Starz.

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