Step into the dark side of competitive cheerleading when USA network premieres its new drama series “Dare Me.” Based on the novel of the same name by Megan Abbott, the show will explore the lives of two high school cheerleaders, Addy and Beth, whose lives are forever changed after a new coach threatens their bond.

Before tuning in to the new series on Sunday night, meet the cast of “Dare Me.”

Willa Fitzgerald As Coach Colette French

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Willa Fitzgerald plays Collette French on the USA network series “Dare Me.” Rafy/USA Network

Colette is a former all-star cheerleader, who has brought her talents to a small Midwestern town to build a winning cheer squad at Sutton Grove High School. Although she gains admirers thanks to her charisma and risk-taking, those traits will also create a vicious enemy.

Herizen Guardiola As Addy Hanlon

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Herizen Guardiola plays Addy Hanlon on the USA network series “Dare Me.” Rafy/USA Network

Addy is desperate to get out of her small town and believes securing a college scholarship in cheerleading is her ticket out of the midwest. However, her dedication to her best friend will put her in a position in which she could lose everything.

Marlo Kelly As Beth Cassidy

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Marlo Kelly plays Beth Cassidy on the USA network series “Dare Me.” Rafy/USA Network

Beth is the alpha cheerleader in town and rules Sutton Grove High School alongside her BFF, Addy. However, Beth begins to spiral out of control when she suspects Coach Colette is a threat to her friendship and perfect life.

Zach Roerig As Sarge Will Mosley

Sarge Will Mosley has been placed at Sutton Grove High School as the head Marine recruiter. Despite his upstanding credentials, Will has a dark past full of secrets that he is desperate to keep hidden.

Alison Thornton As Tacy Cassidy

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Alison Thornton plays Tacy Cassidy on the USA network series “Dare Me.” Rafy/USA Network

Tacy, who is Beth’s half-sister, is a freshman cheerleader that is eager to step out of the shadows and become the center of attention. With a new coach guiding the team, Addy believes this is her chance to prove she deserves to be at the top of the pyramid.

Paul Fitzgerald As Bert Cassidy

Along with being the father of two cheerleaders, Bert is also a Sutton Grove real estate developer, and “the number-one cheer booster.”

Rob Heaps As Matt French

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Rob Heaps plays Matt French on the USA network series “Dare Me.” Rafy/USA Network

After going through some hard times, Rob landed a job working for Bert Cassidy and brings his wife, Colette, with him to Sutton Grove. Rob believes this is the fresh start they need, but he will eventually begin to question his move to the small town.

“Dare Me” premieres Sunday, Dec. 29 at 10 p.m. EST on USA.

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Pictured [L-R]: Willa Fitzgerald portrays Collette French, and Marlo Kelly portrays Beth Cassidy on the USA network series “Dare Me.” Rafy/USA Network