Not many Disney Channel Original Movies have had the cultural impact that High School Musical has had. Kenny Ortega’s exuberant, tween romp practically took the world by storm and made stars of its actors. It particularly marked the rise of Zac Efron, who only had a few notable credits to his name up to that point. He wasn’t exactly the obvious choice for the lead role, but Disney cast Efron. However, amid production on the 2006 film, the House of Mouse also put him in an “incredibly awkward” position.
Author Ashley Spencer
