Who will be the next big star? Disney Channel announces nationwide casting call for fresh faces in High School Musical 4

Disney Channel has announced a nationwide casting call for High School Musical 4.

Just weeks after the franchise celebrated its 10-year anniversary, the popular trilogy will feature an entire new cast.

But the fresh faces will have big shoes to fill as the teen musical skyrocketed Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens into stardom.

Talented teens: Disney Channel has announced a nationwide casting call to fill the shoes of stars (L-R) Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron for High School Musical 4

Talented teens: Disney Channel has announced a nationwide casting call to fill the shoes of stars (L-R) Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron for High School Musical 4

The next installment of the fiercely beloved cult classics will follow-up to where the third feature film, Senior Year concluded in 2008.

Fans bid a sad farewell to stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and others for the first and only Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) theatrical sequel.

Disney Channels Worldwide President Gary Marsh - who has teased the possible return of the franchise in the past - made the official announcement.

Success! Upon its release in January 2006, High School Musical became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movies ever produced with 7.7 million viewers

Success! Upon its release in January 2006, High School Musical became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movies ever produced with 7.7 million viewers

Revival: The young romantic comedy has been described by many as a modern Romeo and Juliet, as it's about two high school students from rival cliques

Revival: The young romantic comedy has been described by many as a modern Romeo and Juliet, as it's about two high school students from rival cliques

'High School Musical is part of Disney Channel’s DNA,' he explained. 'It embodies all that we stand for.' 

'As a way of continuing to embrace that heritage, we’re excited to announce the start of something new.'

He added: 'We launch a search for a new class of East High Wildcats to star in a fourth installment of the High School Musical franchise.'

Diva: Popular student Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) will do anything to sabotage the friendship between Troy and Gabriella and also get a lead in the school musical

Diva: Popular student Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) will do anything to sabotage the friendship between Troy and Gabriella and also get a lead in the school musical

Senior year: Fans bid a sad farewell to the stars in High School  Musical 3 for the first and only Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) theatrical sequel

Senior year: Fans bid a sad farewell to the stars in High School  Musical 3 for the first and only Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) theatrical sequel

The young romantic comedy has been described by many as a modern Romeo and Juliet, as it's about two high school students from rival cliques.

Love is at odds between Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens), a shy transfer student who excels in mathematics and science.

Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school.

Despite other students' attempts to destroy their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and try to inspire others along the way not to follow others influences.

Musical magic! The film's soundtrack went triple platinum and was the best-selling album in the United States for 2006

Musical magic! The film's soundtrack went triple platinum and was the best-selling album in the United States for 2006

Popular student Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) will do anything to sabotage the friendship between Troy and Gabriella and also get a lead in the school musical. 

Upon its release in January 2006, HS Musical became the most successful film that DCOM ever produced with 7.7 million viewers. 

The film's soundtrack went triple platinum and was the best-selling album in the United States for 2006.

Good company: Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Hudgens, Disney Channels Worldwide President Gary Marsh, Ashley Tisdale, director Kenny Ortega and Zac Efron

Good company: Corbin Bleu, Vanessa Hudgens, Disney Channels Worldwide President Gary Marsh, Ashley Tisdale, director Kenny Ortega and Zac Efron

High School Musical 2 broke records as one of the most-watched programs ever on basic cable in 2007, and HSM 3: Senior Year grossed over $250 million worldwide.  

In January HSM's costars Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman reunited to reminisce about their time on the smash TV movie as they taped the anniversary broadcast special.

The cast was obviously excited to be reunited as they shared their photos from the Wildcats 'gym' on Twitter and sat down to share their fond memories of filming.

Back together: In January HSM's costars Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman reunited to reminisce about their time as they taped a 10-year anniversary special for the smash TV movie

Back together: In January HSM's costars Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman reunited to reminisce about their time as they taped a 10-year anniversary special for the smash TV movie

'Oh the feels': The cast was obviously excited to be reunited, sharing their photos from the Wildcats 'gym' on Twitter as they sat down to share their fond memories of filming

'Oh the feels': The cast was obviously excited to be reunited, sharing their photos from the Wildcats 'gym' on Twitter as they sat down to share their fond memories of filming

 

 

 

 

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