Ashley Tisdale Returns as Sharpay in 'High School Musical' Spin-Off

Wed, 31 March 2010 23:10:55 ET

Aside from reprising her Sharpay Evans role, Ashley will also serve as executive producer for this new Disney Channel original movie titled 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure'.

Disney star Ashley Tisdale will once again step into the shoes of "High School Musical" irrepressible diva Sharpay Evans. The 24-year-old actress has just been confirmed to front a new spin-off titled "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure". She will also serve as its executive producer, and is expected to shoot it this summer.

"In Sharpay, Ashley Tisdale brought to life one of the most memorable comedic characters we've seen in years," Gary Marsh, Disney Channels Worldwide's president of entertainment and chief creative officer, said in a statement. "This movie captures the absolutely perfect next chapter in Sharpay's life, as she tries to cultivate the humanity buried, deep, deep within her - a challenging and hilarious endeavor."

"Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure" centers around Sharpay who realizes her dream and moves to New York with her pet dog Boi after being discovered by a talent scout. Once there however, she quickly learns that making it big in the Big Apple is not as easy as she thought and she has to temper her expectations somewhat if she's going to thrive.

"High School Musical" producers Barry Rosenbush and Bill Borden will join Ashley in the production team as executive producers as well. It is still unclear whether Lucas Grabeel will be back to portray Sharpay's twin brother, Ryan Evans. Nonetheless, this new TV movie project is set for a 2011 premiere.

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