Tyler Gage is an American fictional character in the movie Step Up, and he had a cameo in Step Up 2. He is seen challenging Andy to a dance competition. Information is revealed in the movie that Tyler and Nora are on tour.
Early Life[]
Tyler grew up in foster care. He and Camille have the same foster parents.
Step Up[]
The film follows the tale of the disadvantaged Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark (Jenna Dewan), who find themselves paired up in a showcase that determines both of their futures. Realizing that they only have one chance, they finally work together.
After partnering with Nora with her showcase, becomes a student at MSA.
Step Up: 2 The Street[]
He is seen challenging Andy to a dance competition.
Personality[]
Tyler is stubborn, hot tempered and prone to get into fights. He has a wild streak and, as such, is a bit problematic. He is very protective. He has honor and this is demonstrated when he assumed all the guilt of his friends after the destruction of the property.
He later learns that other feelings and ambitions are just as important as his and accepts that someone needs his help while also realizing that he has to fight for what he wants instead of demanding it.
Relationships[]
Nora Clark[]
Met at Maryland School for the Arts. He starts helping her after realizing that others were not adequate enough to partner with her for her showcase dance. They become romantically attached through-out the film, even more so after she breaks up with her ex boyfriend when he decided his career was more important than her. It is implied that they tour together after the events of the first movie.
Andie West[]
Nicknamed Little One, Tyler has known Andie since she was in diapers. Tyler has mentioned Andie annoyed the crap out of him when they were little.