The Wildcats might be coming back, as Disney+ has plans for a new High School Musical movie with Zac Efron returning.
There’s no denying that Efron got his start in Disney Channel’s hit franchise High School Musicalas Troy Bolton, but he said goodbye to the character in 2008 after the final third installment. Over a decade later, Disney+ is working on a High School Musical 4 and hoping Efron will reprise his role.
“Yes, Disney is working on a new High School Musical movie for Disney+, word on the streets is goal would be to bring back Zac Efron’s Troy,”accordingto The DisInsider.
Troy was one of the leads of the franchise and a big shot Wildcats basketball player, pushed by his father to pursue the sport. But after meeting Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) at a New Year’s party and sharing a karaoke song, he’s awakened to his passion for singing.
“Um, why? I have no hate, but they’ve been out of high school for the last 16 years and they are all in their mid 30s, some pushing 40. I thought after the TV show that it would be the last of anything from this series,”saidone fan on X/Twitter.
Others disagreed, saying the whole cast needs to return, alongside director Kenny Ortega. “We don’t want it unless Disney can get all of the cast to reprise their roles that being we don’t want it without Zac, Vanessa, Ashley, Corbin, Ryan’s actor, Kelsi’s actress, Ms. Darbus’ actress, Chad’s girlfriends actress etc,”commentedone fan.
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Some believe that Efron has donea good job establishing himselfoutside of the Troy Bolton image.
“This makes no sense from both a story or a career perspective for Efron. 1. Zac is 36! Why would he still be in high school? 2. He has shaken off the Disney persona and has established himself as a great actor (Iron Claw, Neighbors, Bundy, etc). This would be a step backward,” theysaid.
Despite the hesitancy, a few are looking forward to the possibility. One fancommented, “Wildcats forever.”
Gabriela Silva was a Senior TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Netflix originals, K-Drama, and Disney+ shows. She also has bylines at ScreenRant, Pop Br, and Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
