<P> Part 2 is set in 1978, which sees the group members facing adulthood and their futures in the music industry . </P> <Ul> <Li> Justice Smith as Ezekiel ("Zeke") "Books" Figueroa: A smart, resourceful teen, brimming with untapped talent and unrequited love, and determined to make his mark in the world . He is in love with Mylene, but her desire to leave the Bronx hinders their relationship . </Li> <Li> Shameik Moore as Curtis "Shaolin Fantastic": A child of the streets; thrill - seeking, unpredictable, and eccentric, but above all, enigmatic . He is distrustful of Mylene and sees her as a distraction to Ezekiel . </Li> <Li> Herizen F. Guardiola as Mylene Cruz: A tenacious girl with an incredible voice who dreams of becoming a disco star, a dream that is far outside the realm of her fiercely religious background . She loves Ezekiel, but fears that he won't ever leave the Bronx . </Li> <Li> Skylan Brooks as Ronald "Ra - Ra" Kipling: A loyal, respected, and protective friend and brother with his head screwed on tight; he's the voice of reason beyond his years . </Li> <Li> Tremaine Brown Jr. as Miles "Boo - Boo" Kipling: A mechanically minded kid who is an irrepressible 40 - year - old in a 14 - year - old's body . </Li> <Li> Jaden Smith as Marcus "Dizzee" Kipling: The most artistically minded of the Kipling brothers, Dizzee is a graffiti artist who tags as Rumi 411 . </Li> <Li> Yahya Abdul - Mateen II as Clarence "Cadillac" Caldwell: A "fly gangster", prince of the disco world, and son of the owner of the most notorious after - hours night spot in the Bronx . </Li> <Li> Jimmy Smits as Francisco "Papa Fuerte" Cruz: A South Bronx political boss who delivers services to his constituents that the city has failed to provide, such as jobs, housing, and healthcare . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Justice Smith as Ezekiel ("Zeke") "Books" Figueroa: A smart, resourceful teen, brimming with untapped talent and unrequited love, and determined to make his mark in the world . He is in love with Mylene, but her desire to leave the Bronx hinders their relationship . </Li> <Li> Shameik Moore as Curtis "Shaolin Fantastic": A child of the streets; thrill - seeking, unpredictable, and eccentric, but above all, enigmatic . He is distrustful of Mylene and sees her as a distraction to Ezekiel . </Li>

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