‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Stars Test Original Film Knowledge | TODAY Original

Joshua Bassett and Matt Cornett, who play Ricky Bowen and E.J. Caswell in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” share how the TV series draws inspiration from the 2006 “High School Musical” film. They also play a round of trivia.
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[@savysaviour]

They’re both so attractive wth

[@unknownentity742]

Why else would they be cast??

[@iamQuiandra]

@@hectorbeteta9159 Yep, Joshua is turning 19 and Matt is 21

[@riley2375]

savysaviour agree🙃

[@ronniecaron6827]

they remind me of Luke Mullen (TJ) and Joshua Rush (Cyrus)

[@cyndimarsh7399]

I know

[@fhay1]

Josh is so hot. He seems like such a genuine guy and is so well spoken. THAT is attractive

[@imnotsasya]

RIGHT? agreed :))

[@lauras6751]

He literally seems like the sweetest person in real life. Like in all the interviews he seems so supportive and loves the cast with his entire heart

[@dolanstyles6348]

YESS🤤❤

[@nataliatrujillo6555]

Faith H ik i’m in love w him

[@marielbiassotti55]

Faith H you are so right

[@sabine9britt]

There aren’t boys like that at my school

[@Chelsea.Cristina]

Not even in college

[@idk-rd4df]

Well Matt is 21 and Josh is 19 so

[@katieshepherd125]

Ikr

[@minapesic7795]

Same

[@VV-jb4cs]

There probably are lmao you just think they're ugly because they're not famous 😂😂😂

[@jamiehernandez]

i understand the hype around joshua, but c’mon guys... our boy matt also deserves some hype too

[@hyperfire5525]

Jamie Hernandez I remember back when Matt was on Bella and the bulldogs

[@monicaaalucc]

Jamie Hernandez honestly! Like I’m still completely more in love with Joshua but I feel bad for Matt 😂

[@mishxalhey7319]

YESS I LOVE MATT

[@laineh]

Jamie Hernandez ikrrr🥵🥵

[@ajunicee]

samantha bibza why does their age matter though lmao? Either way they’re adults

[@heyimolivia]

Joshua's outfit gives me timothee chalamet vibes

[@MoNDockS225]

How ironic cuz Matt looks like a younger version of Armie Hammer 😏

[@heyimolivia]

@@MoNDockS225 fax thoo

[@magmacube3890]

dude,,,, how did i not notice tho, my timothee chalamet board on pinterest is literally so insane

[@ilariacasella3968]

i’m not the only one who thinks that, THANK GOD! they’re mini version of Timmy and Armie

[@lamiaislam1]

I see a young James Franco 😍

[@Ricky-ke5qc]

I feel like Joshua can play Spider-Man

[@Ricky-ke5qc]

p e r h a p s and vampire too!

[@padfoot9344]

I’m pretty sure he almost did, but I’m not positive.

[@rowankeigher8463]

He should play a character, maybe the new kid with spider powers that peter becomes best friends with and Ned becomes hob goblin

[@spellpotter447]

can he PLEASE do that

[@ari7836]

omg yessss

[@AngieMahalKitaLa]

Okay but like does Joshua not look like a combination of younger Justin Timberlake and Tom Holland tho!

[@raihansadwirman7999]

Yeah... Exactly 😄

[@jessicavelez6243]

omg yesss

[@magsss9442]

and Dylan O'Brien!!

[@2gluvz914]

I- no Joshua looks like Jack Dylan Grazer

[@sydney3495]

dude, you just blew my mind

[@cxxipm]

Josh being a hopeless romantic is just ASKSKSKSOAOSKSKS 😩🥺🥺🥺

[@magmacube3890]

Rabi i’m like butttttt i exist, ur not a hopeless romantic i love uuu

[@khiley2289]

ME REALIZING MY TYPE IS HOPELESS ROMANTIC BOYYYSSSSS < 3 like seriously all of the celebs i love!!!

[@deb9566]

9:38 “I thought it was some Shakespeare sh-“ the Disney jumped out 💀

[@thedavidruiz]

Deborah Campos dont they curse in the trailer

[@ashley6754]

David Ruiz its bleeped and its one word

[@cookiecake7150]

David Ruiz I’m pretty sure the girl actually said “it’s about to go down” but disney put a beet in front of it so it sounded like profanity

[@jkuzofficial]

💀💀😂😂😂😂

[@prachijoshi5566]

I don’t like Josh for his looks I like him better then Matt cause of his personality.

[@ruxi2327]

I'm looking forward to EJ's character development and Ricky and Nini finding themselves and their passion for theatre and then get together I also hope EJ and Ricky will become friends in the future. I'd love a bromance somehow 😂

[@bangvelvet6418]

Same bromance is better 😂

[@timberslogs9096]

Yesss.....I freaking love a bromance!!!

[@MrJon92as]

Yes, it's great that EJ will see the error of his ways later on, but whether we're able to forgive him is the real question mark here.

[@User-annoyingrequired]

Don’t know about on screen but behind the scenes they definitely have a bromance

[@ShoobShoob]

Forget bromance, i want a romance

[@iamrj006]

Carlos: Troy Bolton would never be late Me: Dude did you forget?? The callbacks and stuff Thats what I remeber from the show that was in the movie

[@brittharmony5126]

Althea May RJ exactly

[@mariloublouin3486]

omg i know i was like wtf how did they forgottt

[@NoahxVC]

When Carlos said that, i instantly went “are you dumb??? That’s such a troy move to be late” 😂

[@shadowextreme2655]

Althea May RJ he was joking

[@labibarahman9546]

Althea May RJ I think he meant the guy that deserved the role of Troy Bolton would never b late

[@itslaraplays140]

Everyone's here obcessing about Josh while i'm like in love with Matt lol

[@christyvillez9166]

ItsLaraPlays 2008 😂 same. Josh is too young for me lol

[@luparama89]

Ikr I don’t even think Josh is cute

[@anushak1802]

right??

[@melodyesparza8422]

ItsLaraPlays 2008 SAME

[@ririsuarau9831]

FACTS

[@noahbovenizer8347]

9:38 Josh definitely almost swears and catches himself 😂

[@stephanie-nt2tu]

Omg i saw this too😅

[@mrmanistee8062]

I thought I was the only person

[@laurenpark3264]

99% sure he was gonna say Shakespeare show

[@elizabethgidney3768]

I think he was going to because it sounded like a I not a O

[@calyxparker262]

The Disney came out

[@3bellam]

Joshua Basset saying he's a hopeless romantic made my day

[@riley2375]

I love Joshua Bassett with a burning passion. He is such a talented actor and he is also such a good singer as well. He’s amazing. He WILL take the world by storm for sure💓 Josh, if you ever see this, I love u🥰

[@aespugic]

Ry’s World joshua bassett is the new joshua bassett

[@ememinsk157]

Yesss!

[@mactastic144]

He has Tom Holland’s personality.

[@alliceson6464]

Right

[@rainbowdreams341]

Ry’s World my two favourite boys their each there own person and I love them

[@OssmanAC]

*Joshua have the same manners like Tom Holland.* IM IN LOVE

[@shreyajustshreya1875]

Me: * a 22 year old * Me: Ah they are cute! *Checks their age* *Has a quarter-life crisis*

[@Chelsea.Cristina]

Matt is 21 but he has a gf

[@yoselinereyna9146]

Matt is 21 and Josh is 18 what

[@edengallagher1044]

@@yoselinereyna9146 Josh is in my age range but I have a boyfriend hahaha

[@larirodrigues25]

YES, OMG my birthday was like 5 days ago, I'm now 22 and I don't know how to deal with the fact that I'm older then all the actors on the series

[@sydney3495]

@@Chelsea.Cristina he has a gf? i hate my life. i'm done. there is nothing else to live for. goodbye now.

[@ruxi2327]

The show is really enjoyable so far. I can't wait to binge it again when season 1 ends.Hopefully the show will continue on for multiple seasons. They all have amazing voices ( and it's good acting ) and have interesting characters

[@user-ww1ji9em4s]

TvFilm Fan they’ve actually been renewed for a season 2!

[@cassidyworthem5624]

Honestly I’m really surprised with how good they are at acting for a Disney series (although whoever plays Mimi (I think her name is Olivia Rodrigo) didn’t give off as good of vibes with her acting skills

[@jovanym2931]

Aloha Hawaii Glee was made because hsm was popular

[@edengallagher1044]

@@cassidyworthem5624 Nini's acting is good too

[@jovanym2931]

Aloha Hawaii This was made because high school musical is a billion dollar franchise for Disney lol

[@sumi7608]

I’m literally so in love with Joshua I-

[@maryedits2514]

Matt deserves the hype and that’s the real tea

[@k-poppersince0951]

Agreed. Surprised no ones dying over him he’s literally sooo 😍

[@mariahdibben4066]

YAAAASSSS

[@TheBlueClover2012]

Matt's eyes give you the illusion that they sparkle in the light. Very mesmerizing.

[@jolenenguyen7550]

THEY LOOK LIKE ELIO AND OLIVER FROM CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

[@loucifver]

Jolene Nguyen matt looks so much like armie hammer

[@gallarinas]

stop.

[@magmacube3890]

they kinda do tho,,, i’m dying

[@Idk-rl7nn]

Jolene Nguyen OH MY GOD except josh and a peach never-

[@jolenenguyen7550]

Idk hAHA

[@gracewitzig4675]

when they showed the “get your head in the game” scene clip tell me WHY my brain went to “this is my bouncy ball, pretty little basketball” i need help

[@laurendavis96979697]

Grace Awit omg lol the bad lip reading if hsm!

[@alyssavermette9585]

OMG bahahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m dying 😂😂😂

[@ataraxisdrizz7827]

Omfg that parody was my life 😂

[@raeganward5944]

Same though

[@alyssacardenas9266]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@cxxipm]

My eyes has been blessed

[@hollyweiss2808]

Josh reminds me of Tom Holland. Anyone else??

[@amelia_janexo]

Yes omggg

[@gissneric]

Walmart version of Tom Holland. Holland is like Whole Foods level.

[@SAYSOMETHlNG]

Plz nooooooo I hate him but Tom Holland is way better

[@randombro8205]

Yeah he has that facial structure like tom holland

[@beatrice7259]

Holly & Jamieson Jack Dylan Grazer

[@angeliqueverdugo1066]

Story time that no one wants: so when I first heard of the show I was like “wow that’s cringey, they’re just gonna ruin it” but , I decided to check out the cast and I was like that josh guy is cute so I followed him on instagram. Then I saw his post of him singing the song he wrote and was like “wow this guys can SING” so that’s what made me start watching the series and boy, I was so wrong. The show is nothing like how I thought it would be and it doesn’t really have any cliches and the talent is there for sure. Also JULIA LESTER IS A QUEEN. Really good show, I recommend.

[@sarahbenner6057]

Angelique Verdugo omg her song wondering with olivia is SO FREAKING GOOD like i seriously just get overcome with emotions when i hear it

[@PrincessNana08]

I love how youthful and refreshing Joshua is, but is still very well spoken and i love how Matt is kinda more mature and chill.

[@kaylaangeles9015]

When they were talking about the viewers screaming at the screen, I was actually screaming at them!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@sololeveling1013]

I hope they end up together... Nini should be left alone.

[@nfr5946]

Plot twist

[@vcutsy]

i laughed so hard at this

[@timberslogs9096]

BEST!!!😅😅😅

[@swiftlyjono2587]

The content we deserve 😂😂😂😂

[@KingChocoo]

Can't force it like that

[@sabine9britt]

Can we just talk about Joshua‘s skin... I mean I need his skincare routine

[@ariannamendoza8021]

My heart literally melted when he said he was a hopeless romantic 😍

[@randombiddie2773]

there’s something wrong with me.. I’m in love with Matt. 😂🥳💛

[@era5081]

I was finding a comment who talked about Matt

[@era5081]

I find Matt more attractive Maybe bcz of the character Josh is more loved

[@robinasilva8131]

Same

[@mactastic144]

Viewers discretion is advised. They finally had them do an interview together - like I wanted. They’re both new to the industry and good looking. Joshua has a cuter personality than Matt, but Matt is hotter than Joshua. Which one do I want more? It’s so hard to choose.

[@rileytown7687]

Stellarspace you think matt is hotter? i disagree josh is perfect imo

[@taehofu]

still josh 😂

[@raygeneenglish9484]

They’re not new. Matt is 20 he was on Nickelodeon for a bit

[@mactastic144]

@@raygeneenglish9484 They are new - they're naive and so are you.

[@euphoricc5581]

@@mactastic144 lmao Matt was in episodes of Bella and the Bulldogs which aired in 2015 so technically he isn't new

[@alondrasanchez9397]

when josh said “come on” at 9:25 i swear i thought it sounded exactly the same as troy in hsm 2 when they start singing Work it Out

[@omnitawn6485]

simply alondra it’s the exact same HAHAHAHA. i was so expecting him to break out into song

[@markkencullen]

It's giving me chills how Joshua sounds exactly like Troy Bolton.

[@maddybieschke6739]

I can’t unsee it. Joshua Bassett looks like a younger version of Hyde from that 70s show...

[@MaximumRideMaster]

Maddy Bieschke or young Justin Timberlake lol

[@fallinflowers]

Maddy Bieschke YES

[@mujiescomedy279]

Maddy Bieschke in the “born to be brave song” he also looks a bit like Ben Schwartz

[@zenmoon2543]

No way

[@alessandrasoares9418]

WHYD YOU HAVE TO RUIN HIM FOR ME LOLOLOL JSWKW

[@saarah7456]

I want more interviews with them and I can’t wait for them to EVENTUALLY be friends in the series cuz their bromance would be unreal let’s be honest

[@mishxalhey7319]

ok i know everyone loves josh but am I the only one who stans Matt too he seems so sweettt

[@AmandaaRose]

This interview was so cute omg. I love their chemistry. They seem like actual friends ❤❤.

[@punsiella]

matt’s smile is so adorable. its like his face can’t contain his happiness!

[@alfiqzchry]

Matt looks like a young Armie Hammer

[@lopsidedgit328]

alfiqzchry yess

[@freyadonaldson1509]

the way Josh says 'Twinkle Town" at 9:35 cracks me up everytime 😂

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

5:13 JOSH'S FACE IS ADORABLE

[@Em-xr5je]

I love this omg! They are both so authentic and genuine and seem like they are so passionate about what they do! So glad to have actors like them paying homage to the trilogy! Thank you TODAY for posting this interview, its the best!

[@mioimp]

The little smile when he said Olivia 🥺💗

[@kateh7647]

Josh admiring Matt is the cutest thing 🥺we stan

[@eleesharussell9400]

Matt is HANDSOME and Josh is so ADORABLE

[@claireoneal8239]

josh's lil smirk🥺

[@trixiecee]

Is this Call Me By Your Name 2.0? 🤔😂

[@kyleighmartel2213]

😂😂 yes

[@ViandoInsan2208]

PLEASE😊😊😊

[@lejlicleejlic3963]

I love their bromance

[@gracewitzig4675]

THEYRE SO GORGEOUS

[@stephaniebrown709]

They look like alternate universe versions of Armie Hammer and Timotheé Chalamet.

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

My goodness...Joshua is adorable, charming, sweet, kind, natural, and beautiful!

[@anjaliv9782]

joshua bassett is so adorable & i have an obsession with him 😂💘

[@NNP-up6bj]

Matt’s eyes are so beautiful

[@nelly5054]

Aww I love Matt’s voice 🥰

[@faheemaht5542]

JOSH LOOKS SO GOOD IN THAT TURTLENECK🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@vanessaoktavia6863]

I CANT CHOOSE BETWEEN JOSHUA AND MATT and that's on PERIOD

[@senuritawanya5888]

This is the only comment section which has a lot of matt lovers and im living it.

[@mia-vs7cn]

Josh is just sitting their being so cute for no reason 😂🙈

[@AnakinSkywalker_1858]

Joshua bsssett= PERFECTION

[@mrsbutts1]

no one: josh: oh is it lasagna matt: I was thinking it was spaghetti Its freaking fries lol

[@magjordan5388]

It was spaghetti in HSMTMTS💀 u can see the stage manager go and pick up the prop after the "Stick to the Status Quo" scene

[@arwenundomiel9463]

WHY IS EVERY GUY IVE EVER ASSOCIATED WITH NOT EVEN A QUARTER OF THE BEAUTY PRESENTED BY THESE TWO MG

[@janaebueckert9368]

I didn’t know I needed more Matt and Josh content until I saw this and I’m here for it

[@user-pw4xc3eh3y]

joshua looks perfect. those curls, his face. he's physically perfect. i wish every guy looks like him

[@unrequitedmastermind]

The way they look at each other. 😍😍 the bromance is strong.

[@yulissabarrera8605]

Matt is so charismatic 💓

[@bluishblow]

i love how in every interview they let josh say the title and he always says it with so much passion 😂💙

[@emmaj8337]

I love how Matt is so nice to EJ. “He’s a really good guy with a really good heart” 😂 that’s something EJ would say 😂

[@mtrujillo7610]

I could listen to josh talk ALL day

[@lejlicleejlic3963]

Joshuas laugh is so perffff

[@colleenmcindoe6812]

14 was my favorite number for the longest time because Troy wore it. It switched to 15 when 14 was taken by an older player on my volleyball team.

[@gracewitzig4675]

Colleen McIndoe this is so stupid. no one cares

[@serenau]

@@gracewitzig4675 your comment was unnecessary. no one cares

[@zelfhametzie1051]

Matt's look is so manly.💜

[@ellasmith7379]

did i just hear him say 10 episodes? or am i hearing things. there has to be more than 10. ricky is the love of my life

[@haileywoods3962]

no one: not even a single soul: Joshua: I wAs GoInG tO sAy ThAt

[@hyperfire5525]

Anyone else remember when Matt was on Bella and the Bulldogs

[@oliviasabino4131]

why am i just now realizing how finee matt is

[@mikedecarlo9602]

Bro close your eyes and listen to joshes voice. He sounds like a young Zac Efron

[@micahandpippadowns2015]

Josh being such a baby is so cute

[@samanthawhite3496]

i’m literally in love with both of them

[@weirdoallthetime2296]

Me toooo😍😍😍

[@jessicagrace2056]

“Twinkle Town.” IM CRYING

[@Grace.Catherine]

Josh is a hopeless romantic🥺💓

[@MarS-bi7cj]

Is no one wondering what EJ stands for?

[@TheSadiemagic]

Elliot james maybe, also I know this is an old comment but just wanted to say 😂

[@cloudsss35]

Yeah me too?!

[@cloudsss35]

@@TheSadiemagic oh really!!! R u sure?

[@TheSadiemagic]

Niharika Saha no it was just a thought but you never know

[@cloudsss35]

@@TheSadiemagic true!!! Nice guessing tho:)... I was thinking Elton john (just kidding😁)

[@sonyamohe]

hahaha was Josh about to swear after twinkle town

[@thai522]

ur mom when?

[@lalaland746]

“Shakespeare shh- is it still Shakespeare” or something along those lines 9:40

[@certifiedcoffeebean]

I’m not really into the show, but I have to admit they’re both hella fine

[@luv.6enie]

Joshua Bassett, the king of cutting himself off when he's saying a curse word

[@riannaeve6710]

*me looking up Joshua Bassett at 1am*

[@bangvelvet6418]

They’re both very good looking 😍

[@BeautyBehindClosedDoors]

When they both were like “TwInKLe ToWn” that was so freaking adorable. 🤩😍😂 we don’t deserve them lol

[@liv9575]

4:22 is where it starts

[@ryannecayanan7316]

Team Ricky... and that’s on HSMTMTS

[@annie-lg6ez]

They said that everyone was screaming at the screen and i kinda was

[@alswn23]

Matt’s looking stellar in that bomber jacket 😍

[@jerushacrawford2395]

joshua bassett is truly a beautiful masterpiece.

[@lolzlmaosym]

9:35 “TwInkLe ToWn” my favourite part I LOVE HIMMMMMM

[@amyhoover9]

I find it kind of funny how everyone instantly fawns over Josh, but if I were to ask the 16-year-old version of myself, I'd say that Matt is WAY more handsome! Like of course, both of them are genuinely nice guys, but Matt just holds so much charisma and confidence 😊❤

[@wishuwerejakefromstatefarm1035]

wait why does josh look at matt the same way he looks at olivia 😂

[@gemma9218]

I binge watch their interviews *is that a bad thing*

[@safiia1494]

I remember when Matt was Zack in Bella and the Bulldogs!

[@deb9566]

7:45 Josh: “wow i don’t know what that could possibly be 😐”