Eric Rivers (played by Mike Vogel) is a protagonist in Grind.
One of the three high school skateboarder friends who embark on a summer road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. Their primary goal is to get noticed by pro skater Jimmy Wilson during his demo tour. As a core member of team Super Duper, Eric dedicates himself to pursuing professional skateboarding. Matt Jensen (played by Vince Vieluf) is a protagonist in Grind.
A high school skateboarder and close friend of Eric and Dustin. He joins the cross-country road trip to chase professional skateboarding dreams. As part of the founding trio of team Super Duper, he actively participates in the tour and street skating adventures across America. Dustin Knight (played by Adam Brody) appears in Grind.
A skateboarder friend who reluctantly funds the group's ambitious summer road trip using his college fund. Alongside Eric and Matt, he helps launch team Super Duper and travels from Chicago to Santa Monica in pursuit of professional recognition from skate legend Jimmy Wilson. Jamie (played by Jennifer Morrison) appears in Grind.
A skater girl who joins the trio and Sweet Lou during their coast-to-coast journey. She becomes part of their expanding crew, grinding handrails and skating alongside them as they navigate the challenges of the professional skateboarding scene. Jimmy Wilson (played by Jason London) appears in Grind.
A legendary professional skateboarder whose demo tour serves as the primary motivation for the friends' summer road trip. The protagonists aim to catch his attention and earn sponsorship or recognition from him to launch their own skate careers. Bam (played by Bam Margera) appears in Grind.
A prominent skate figure encountered by the group during their quest to go pro. He and his crew are part of the professional demo tour circuit, representing the established elite level the protagonists aspire to join.
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Characters
Eric Rivers
(played by Mike Vogel) — protagonist
One of the three high school skateboarder friends who embark on a summer road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. Their primary goal is to get noticed by pro skater Jimmy Wilson during his demo tour. A...
Matt Jensen
(played by Vince Vieluf) — protagonist
A high school skateboarder and close friend of Eric and Dustin. He joins the cross-country road trip to chase professional skateboarding dreams. As part of the founding trio of team Super Duper, he ac...
Dustin Knight
(played by Adam Brody) — supporting
A skateboarder friend who reluctantly funds the group's ambitious summer road trip using his college fund. Alongside Eric and Matt, he helps launch team Super Duper and travels from Chicago to Santa M...
Jamie
(played by Jennifer Morrison) — supporting
A skater girl who joins the trio and Sweet Lou during their coast-to-coast journey. She becomes part of their expanding crew, grinding handrails and skating alongside them as they navigate the challen...
Jimmy Wilson
(played by Jason London) — supporting
A legendary professional skateboarder whose demo tour serves as the primary motivation for the friends' summer road trip. The protagonists aim to catch his attention and earn sponsorship or recognitio...
Bam
(played by Bam Margera) — supporting
A prominent skate figure encountered by the group during their quest to go pro. He and his crew are part of the professional demo tour circuit, representing the established elite level the protagonist...
Key Relationships
Dustin Knight → Bam
(Social Fellow Skater)
Matt Jensen → Bam
(Social Fellow Skater)
Eric Rivers → Bam
(Social Fellow Skater)
Dustin Knight → Jamie
(Alliance Crew Member)
Matt Jensen → Jamie
(Alliance Crew Member)
Eric Rivers → Jamie
(Alliance Crew Member)
Dustin Knight → Jimmy Wilson
(Narrative Idol)
Matt Jensen → Jimmy Wilson
(Narrative Idol)
Eric Rivers → Jimmy Wilson
(Narrative Idol)
Matt Jensen → Dustin Knight
(Social Best Friend)
Eric Rivers → Dustin Knight
(Social Best Friend)
Eric Rivers → Matt Jensen
(Social Best Friend)
Story Analysis
A group of friends embarks on a cross-country skateboarding road trip to gain professional recognition.
