Joshua Bassett Reacts to Rumors of Zac and Vanessa’s HSM Return

Bleu also shared some basketball tips with the cast, though according to Bassett, the 33-year-old doesn’t possess his character’s athletic talents IRL. “He’s not the best basketball player at all,” Bassett joked. “I was like, ‘You’re Chad Danforth. What do you mean you can’t play basketball?'”

The show’s third season—which also guest stars JoJo Siwa and Jesse Tyler Ferguson—will see the Wildcats travel to Camp Shallow Lake for the summer. After an emotional breakup with girlfriend Nini (Olivia Rodrigo) last season, Bassett told Daily Pop what’s in store for his character Ricky in the new episodes.

“Where we meet him is he’s sort of breaking away from a lot of heartbreak and a lot of different things going on,” he revealed. “He’s like, ‘This summer is a summer of fun, and I’m ready to just enjoy myself and finally be free.'”

Check out the full interview above.

Season three of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premieres Wednesday, July 27 on Disney+.