‘HSMTMTS’ Creator Says Olivia Rodrigo’s Return for Season 4 Was ‘Never Really Seriously Discussed’
usmagazine.comOlivia Rodrigo officially exited her role as Nini on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series in season 3 — and there weren’t any plans to bring her back for the final episodes.“I felt really confident about that ending and Olivia is so busy with her songwriting career.
At this point, we are introducing so many new people, the OG characters and we wanted to bring back other really important characters,” creator Tim Federle told Variety on Wednesday August 9.Federle, 43, hinted that there weren’t any plans to wrap up Nini’s story beyond what was done in season 3, adding, “I kind of felt like, with only eight episodes, it just becomes cameos as opposed to real stories.
The offer was extended to her insomuch as Olivia knowing from me that she can always come back. But it was never really seriously discussed because there were new relationships we had to write for.”Rodrigo, 20, brought Nini to life when the series debuted on Disney+ in 2019.
After the first season premiered, Rodrigo’s star rose even more when her single “Driver’s License” went viral in January 2021.
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