Disney have cast their star player for High School Musical the TV series!
Joshua Bassett has been confirmed to play the lead role of Ricky in the upcoming series.
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The question on everyones mind is 'can he sing?' The answer is yes. He's actually very good!
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Bassett is well known by Disney Channel fans as having starred in 'Stuck in the Middle.'
However, this will be his first serious role.
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The Hollywood Reporter has described Ricky as "a cynical but charming high school lad who launches a plan to win back his former squeeze Nini."
His plan to win her back involves auditioning for the school's production of High School Musical.
Each episode of the 10 part series will feature one High School Musical song and one original song.
Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer at Disney Channels Worldwide, has said "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"
While Bassett has said, "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!"
Could Bassett be the next Zac Efron? He's got some big boots to fill.
