Will High School Musical get a sequel with Zac Efron? Understand the rumor!

18 years ago, one of the most beloved film franchises ever released by the channel premiered on Disney Channel: “High School Musical”. With three feature films and two spin-offs, “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” (2011) and the series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”, the saga was responsible for boosting the careers of the protagonists Zac Efron, Vanessa HudgensAShley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu It is Monique Coleman.

Although the original trilogy came to an end in 2008, the franchise continues to be extremely loved by fans to this day, who engage with everything that is released related to the productions.

Last week, HSM became a topic on social media again after the insider specializing in films and series, Rejected Scooperreveal through his account on X (formerly Twitter) that Disney would be developing a new “High School Musical” film, with the special participation of Zac Efronthe eternal Troy Bolton.

“They want Zac Efron back for a supporting role as the father of one of the teenagers in the new film,” the insider said in the publication.

Even with the revelation that the studio would be interested in the participation of Zach in the supposed new film, Rejected Scooper did not reveal whether Vanessa Hudgensinterpreter of Gabriella, Troy’s romantic partner, would also participate in the production, as well as the other protagonists.

It is worth remembering that, in 2023, Lucas Grabeel (Ryan Evans), Corbin Bleu (Chad Danforth), Monique Coleman (Taylor McKessie) and other actors from the original cast of “High School Musical” participated in the final season of the series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”, on Disney+, reliving their renowned roles.

In the episodes, it is revealed that, even years after finishing high school, Troy and Gabriella remain together, however, they are going through a difficult time in their relationship and, therefore, are resorting to couples therapy. The Rejected Scooper insider also did not say, however, whether the subject discussed in the series could be addressed in the possible new plot.

It is also important to highlight that, even with the return of part of the original cast for a special appearance in the series, three of the protagonists were not present: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens It is Ashley Tisdaleinterpreters of Troy Bolton, Gabriella Montez and Sharpay Evans.

At the time, the screenwriter of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”, Tim Federlerevealed that he tried to get the full cast to be present, however, the schedule of the three prevented their participation from happening.

“We talked to all of them about it. First of all: Zac is very busy, working on 20 films at the same time. Second: Ashley is in Los Angeles, running a very successful product line, as well as being a mother and promoting a new series. Vanessa is equally busy, and has always been very kind to us.” (via Omelet)