Sierra Burgess Is a Loser is a modern retelling of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac story. Noah Centineo plays the role of Jamey, a popular high school football player who starts texting Sierra Burgess, a smart but unpopular girl. Sierra, played by Shannon Purser, pretends to be someone else in order to keep up the charade. The film explores themes of self-acceptance, body image, and the power of true connection. Noah Centineo's performance as Jamey brings a genuine sweetness to the character, making the audience root for their unconventional romance.