Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo Talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and Queen

Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo Talk High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
With creator Tim Federle’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series now streaming on Disney+, I recently sat down with Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo to talk about making the ten-episode series. If you’re not familiar with the show, the series is set at the real-life East High where the original High School Musical movie was filmed and it follows a group of students as they get ready to put on the school’s first-ever production of the Disney movie. Loaded with meta references, the series is shot hand-held and features some docu-style elements. I caught the first few episodes and thought it was a fun way to make a new High School Musical installment. The series also stars Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Renee’, Frankie A. Rodriguez, Mark St. Cyr, and Kate Reinders.
During the interview, Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo talked about what it was like auditioning for the series and how one of their real life nerves helped their audition, where and when the series takes place, when they found out they were picked up for a second season, and the band Queen. Trust me, why we talked about Queen will make sense as you watch the interview.
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[@kyriannawalker7915]

I just love how well Josh and Olivia get along it just adds to the magic in real life with the series

[@yousaid4ever29]

“I’m glad Jack White has a catchy riff”
Damn Joshua, coming for her man like that. 😂😂😂

[@lejlicleejlic3963]

I WANNA HEAR COUNT ON ME BY THEM AHHH

[@Reese-dn7uy]

Lejlic Leejlic SAME

[@Mayra9148]

''it was magical'' JOLIVIA

[@pamsollars8940]

JOLIVIA 😘🥰🥰

[@gallarinas]

no

[@brianna.garfield]

peachy YESSSS

[@_QueenOfMadness]

@@gallarinas yeeeeeessssssss

[@minervaangeles4098]

Um guys not to be a party pooper but Olivia is 16 and josh is 18
It’s pretty illegal
Don’t hit me plz.

[@pamsollars8940]

Plus Ultra Instinct it’s happened before and they are 3 years apart. lol Joshua wrote a song basically about it so that’s my theory, “I know it’s not right now, but I will find a way for us to be somehow, I know it won’t be soon, you can bet your ass I’m coming back for you.

[@joellesapao9140]

Olivias laugh is awkward but it makes me smile

[@greenfinch_1266]

They were so into the Queen debate 🤣🤣🤣

[@shelbyhaddock]

I luv how Olivia and Josh are such good friends. they can talk, laugh, and hang out with each other!!!!!!!! Also I think they would do anything for each other!!

[@erikapacheco222]

I love Olivia but I have to agree with Josh on Under Pressure 😂 David Bowie AND Queen! Classic

[@hannahfabb]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i loved this interview THIS WAS CUT SHORT HUHUHU moooore

[@lizaharris4517]

would anyone else love to see them sing count on me??

[@svgftw351]

i'm with joshua basset on this one overall loved to see them talk about music like this

[@ceejay4294]

I love the episodes and josh is my new love

[@keisha13795]

Cee Jay same ☺️

[@gallarinas]

i love him so much

[@jiazubair4427]

Joshua is so perfect 😍

[@danielaramos3402]

Her scream at the beginning made me take off my headphones

[@Faith-qz4dz]

Daniela Ramos it’s not that bad

[@faigyvaysman4434]

please make more Joshua Bassett

[@lejlicleejlic3963]

I love Olivia but her laugh is so awkward lmfao

[@angelaliuuu]

Lejlic Leejlic ikr its so loud and sudden

[@heathernorwood3336]

I love her laugh 😂 it’s so cute and corky

[@monicaaalucc]

Lejlic Leejlic ikr

[@morganmaloney8212]

I know right, I was thinking that too.

[@tallulahrose8978]

@@heathernorwood3336 *quirky

[@lanef6012]

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

[@fredrickthegreat8187]

How much do you bet josh is payed to say the word meta every interview

[@maria-gr2yp]

josh how u gonna do that to jack white in front of olivia

[@kellypineda_]

i know right poor liv💔💔

[@NuclearNJR]

I bet season 2 is a new teacher come in and does HSM again but there playing different characters

[@cl5097]

Noah Robinson they’re actually doing beauty and the beast season 2

[@elizas13]

Have you even watched the Season 2 Announcement???

[@karenafa]

What song is Olivia talking about?

[@mardiesbum]

seven nation army

[@elizabethflores955]

7 Nation Army

[@msakinah5414]

1:22

[@noellenn2122]

Very Extremely Unpopular Opinion - I've seen the 1st 2 episodes. I'd rather have root canal. Sans anaesthetic.

[@markwilliams125]

Well you're probably the only one in the world. Because this is obvioooously not hyperbole and you actually want that

[@SophieLovesUK]

Good job no one's forcing you to watch it!

[@cert1fiedoffender]

Noelle Nn Yeah. Very unpopular. Y’know, usually if someone doesn’t like a Series, they would stop at the first episode. Seems like you had a little ‘interest’ in it. It was a great show! I recommend watching it all. The first 2 episodes seem like they aren’t good, but trust me, once the ‘juicy stuff’ starts, there’s no turning back.

[@savannahkorff7567]

Toxic Truth preach👏🏻

[@ccamilacedeno]

then why are you watching this video?