| “ | May the best Belle win. |
” |
— Lilly
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Typecasting is the second episode of second season of the Disney+ Original Series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. It is the twelfth episode in the series overall. The episode first aired on May 21, 2021 on Disney+.
Plot[]
Kourtney, Carlos and Big Red decide to join their friends and audition for on stage roles in "Beauty and the Beast," while Nini experiences FOMO from afar. When new competition shows up to the tryout, Gina tries to shake off some old habits.[1]
Summary[]
| The drama students make preparations to audition for the new musical, using the song "Belle." Ricky feels hesitant to participate in the production as a result of Nini's sudden departure, but Miss Jenn recognizes his commitment and awards him the lead role of the Beast. Ashlyn resigns herself to the belief she will be typecast based on her previous role but is surprised to discover she has won the role of Belle. Two weeks after her departure, Nini begins to feel isolated at the performing arts school in Denver. She tries to enliven a classical acting scene with contemporary language, but her teachers are unimpressed and implore her to follow the school's strict guidelines. At East High, new student Lily attempts to befriend the cast, but the drama students are offended by her ill-mannered and pretentious attitude during the audition process. Miss Jenn declines to offer Lily a role in the show, leading her to contact the North High drama department. |
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Olivia Rodrigo as Nini Salazar-Roberts
- Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen
- Matt Cornett as E.J. Caswell
- Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter
- Julia Lester as Ashlyn Caswell
- Larry Saperstein as Big Red
- Frankie A Rodriguez as Carlos Rodriguez
- Joe Serafini as Seb Matthew-Smith
- Mark St. Cyr as Mr. Mazzara
- Kate Reinders as Miss Jenn
Guest Starring[]
- Olivia Rose Keegan as Lily
- Alexis Nelis as Natalie Bagley
- Amy Tolsky as Big Red's Mom
- Deepti Gupta as Kalyani Patel
- Addison Morgan as Emily Pratt
- Stephani Sosa as Steph
- Michael Flynn as Y.A.C. Instructor
- Spencer McConnell as Freshmen
Songs[]
- Belle- The HSMTMTS Season 2 Cast
- 1-2-3 – Julia Lester (Ashlyn), Dara Reneé (Kourtney), Sofia Wylie (Gina)
- YAC Alma Mater- Olivia Rodrigo (Nini)
Quotes[]
Ashlyn: I think there's been a mistake.
Big Red: Wait. did you not get the part?
Ashlyn: I got the part!
Big Red: Wait, you mean...
Ashlyn: I got Belle, I'm Belle!
(Kisses her on the cheek, as he hugs her)
Ms. Jenn: Around here we don't laugh at people who put themselves out there. Even if they look a little silly. In fact, we chear for them.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- This episode was dedicated in Loving Memory of Addison Morgan who played Emily Pratt. Addison Morgan died in a car accident on July 28, 2020 at the age of 20 years old.