The latest season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has just concluded, bringing together some of the original cast members from the beloved film series. In a surprising twist, Chad drops a bombshell about Troy and Gabriella, revealing that they are currently in couples’ therapy. While they may still be in this together, it remains uncertain for how long. The final episodes featured appearances from Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Kaycee Stroh, Bart Johnson, and Alyson Reed, though they played fictionalized versions of themselves filming the fourth installment of High School Musical at East High.
As for the other former cast members, Chad shares some optimistic updates. Taylor and Chad are happily married, Martha has become a world-class choreographer, and Ryan has found his own happiness in a partnership. Showrunner Tim Federle shed some light on why Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens didn’t join their fellow High School Musical stars for the series. According to Federle, both actors were quite busy with their own projects and graciously declined the offer. He also expressed his desire to focus on the story of the new series, centered around characters like Josh, Sofia, Dara, and Frankie, who have taken the spotlight in this new chapter.
In conclusion, while Zac and Vanessa may not have graced our screens in this series, they certainly exist within the same universe. The latest season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has brought together old and new faces, delivering an exciting and engaging storyline that captures the hearts of fans. Stay updated with Entertainment Weekly’s daily newsletter for more news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews, and more.