‘HSMTMTS’ Creator Tim Federle Explains Why Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale Aren’t in Season 4
04.08.2023 - 17:17
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Fans of High School Musical shouldn’t expect Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens or Ashley Tisdale to make an appearance in season 4 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Creator Tim Federle confirmed that he reached out to Efron, 35, Hudgens, 34, and Tisdale, 38, about reprising their respective roles in the finale season of the Disney+ spinoff series.
“Ashley called me personally and was so lovely. She’s very busy launching brands and it just wasn’t the right timing,” the executive producer told Trib Total Media on Friday, August 4. “And I got the feeling with Zac and Vanessa, who I don’t know personally but I’m a fan, reading the tea leaves, that by the time you get into negotiating what this would take, we’re gonna wrap and the show will be over.”
High School Musical, which released three films from 2006 to 2008, followed the love story between Troy (Efron) and Gabriella (Hudgens). The couple, who came from different cliques, formed a connection while taking part in the school musical.
Tisdale’s character, Sharpay, appeared in 2011 spinoff film Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, but the actress has since discussed her hesitance about returning to the role.
“I just feel like I wouldn’t be able to really do that again and give it justice,” Tisdale told Entertainment Tonight in August 2021. “You know what I’m saying? I think at that moment in time, I was very unaware of myself and my surroundings, and I feel like that’s a big part of Sharpay. She is just not really aware, and so as I grew up and became more aware, I think that it’s just something that it wouldn’t be the same. It’s so good, and it’s like, for me, I would hate to ruin something that is perfect for that moment, and yeah, I don’t think I could go back to it.”
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