Disney has finally announced the full cast for their High School Musical TV series.

The new original series titled, High School Musical: The Musical, stars the previously announced Joshua Bassett (Stuck in the Middle) as Ricky, a “sarcastic yet charismatic skate rat and high school junior, who launches a bold plan to prove himself to his ex-girlfriend Nini–by auditioning to star opposite her in the school’s first-ever production of High School Musical: The Musical.”

In addition to Bassett, the cast includes Olivia Rodrigo (Bizaardvark), Kate Reinders (Modern Family), Sofia Wylie (Andi Mack), Matt Cornett (Bella and the Bulldogs), Dara Renee (Freaky Friday), Julia Lester (Mom), Frankie Rodriguez (Modern Family), Larry Saperstein (Fan Girl), and Mark St. Cyr (Doomsday).

The 10-episode series will make a return to the small screen 15 years after the original starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale, aired. 

Joshua Bassett has been tapped to star as the lead in the High School Musical TV series. 

According to Variety, Bassett will play Ricky, a cynical but charming high school junior who launches a bold plan to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini by auditioning to star opposite her in the school’s production of High School Musical.

Bassett excitedly shared the news with his fans, writing, “As someone whose childhood was shaped by the cultural phenomenon that is High School Musical, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to tell this story. Go Wildcats!” 

“Joshua’s interpretation of the Ricky character was brilliant — funny, winning and, at the same time, uniquely vulnerable. The audience is going to love watching this charismatic young actor put his stamp on this next chapter of the High School Musical franchise,” said Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

High School Musical: The Musical premieres in 2019.

The Disney revival will feature an entirely new set of characters. Troy, Gabriella, and Sharpay will not be involved in the series, so fans of the High School Musical movie franchise, which ended ten years ago, will be slightly disappointed. Producer Oliver Goldstick and his writers plan to bring a whole set of new faces to the show.

The show will revolve around Ricky, who is a Youtuber and is obsessed with coming up with ideas to make him a quick buck. He will join the drama crew as a ploy to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini, who will explore her natural talent on the show.

Fear not, the film franchise will not be entirely forgotten. The students of East High School will be staging their own version of High School Musical and all the songs from the original films will be featured. How meta is that?

The series will be filmed in the style of a documentary and all the tracks will be remixed to keep things fresh. The show will be exclusively available on Disney’s streaming service.

A release date for the new series has not yet been announced but we’ll keep you posted as more details surface.

Disney has finally announced the full cast for their High School Musical TV series.

The new original series titled, High School Musical: The Musical, stars the previously announced Joshua Bassett (Stuck in the Middle) as Ricky, a “sarcastic yet charismatic skate rat and high school junior, who launches a bold plan to prove himself to his ex-girlfriend Nini–by auditioning to star opposite her in the school’s first-ever production of High School Musical: The Musical.”

In addition to Bassett, the cast includes Olivia Rodrigo (Bizaardvark), Kate Reinders (Modern Family), Sofia Wylie (Andi Mack), Matt Cornett (Bella and the Bulldogs), Dara Renee (Freaky Friday), Julia Lester (Mom), Frankie Rodriguez (Modern Family), Larry Saperstein (Fan Girl), and Mark St. Cyr (Doomsday).

The 10-episode series will make a return to the small screen 15 years after the original starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale, aired. 

Joshua Bassett has been tapped to star as the lead in the High School Musical TV series. 

According to Variety, Bassett will play Ricky, a cynical but charming high school junior who launches a bold plan to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini by auditioning to star opposite her in the school’s production of High School Musical.

Bassett excitedly shared the news with his fans, writing, “As someone whose childhood was shaped by the cultural phenomenon that is High School Musical, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to tell this story. Go Wildcats!” 

“Joshua’s interpretation of the Ricky character was brilliant — funny, winning and, at the same time, uniquely vulnerable. The audience is going to love watching this charismatic young actor put his stamp on this next chapter of the High School Musical franchise,” said Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

High School Musical: The Musical premieres in 2019.

The Disney revival will feature an entirely new set of characters. Troy, Gabriella, and Sharpay will not be involved in the series, so fans of the High School Musical movie franchise, which ended ten years ago, will be slightly disappointed. Producer Oliver Goldstick and his writers plan to bring a whole set of new faces to the show.

The show will revolve around Ricky, who is a Youtuber and is obsessed with coming up with ideas to make him a quick buck. He will join the drama crew as a ploy to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini, who will explore her natural talent on the show.

Fear not, the film franchise will not be entirely forgotten. The students of East High School will be staging their own version of High School Musical and all the songs from the original films will be featured. How meta is that?

The series will be filmed in the style of a documentary and all the tracks will be remixed to keep things fresh. The show will be exclusively available on Disney’s streaming service.

A release date for the new series has not yet been announced but we’ll keep you posted as more details surface.