Author: Emma Loggins
Date: 2009-02-13

Interview:


High School Musical 3's Corbin Bleu on dates, dreams and dancing all day...


Hi Corbin! Did you have fun filming High School Musical 3?

Corbin Bleu: Shooting High School Musical 3 was a blast! It was amazing to get the gang back together for another movie. It was just like old times filming in Utah again. It feels like it was yesterday.

What makes this third film stand out?

Corbin Bleu: For me, it was really cool to be able to explore the relationship between Chad and Troy. Chad is really happy to see his friend move on and do what he wants to do - but at the same time he's really sad to lose his pal. It was great to explore that in detail.

The dance scene between Chad and Troy looked a lot of fun to film...

Corbin Bleu: We had an amazing time shooting that sequence in the junkyard. A guy called Chucky Klapow choreographed the dance and I think he did a great job because it really stands out in the movie. It was High School Musical like you've never seen before!

Why do the mini Troy and Chad pop up in that scene?

Corbin Bleu: When Troy and Chad were young boys, they used to hang out in the junkyard and pretend that they were superheroes, ninjas and spies. School is very stressful for them in their senior year, so they relive some of their childhood moments again, which is where the mini Chad and Troy come in. They were very cool!

How would you describe Chad?

Corbin Bleu: Chad is a typical jock. He lives, eats and breathes basketball. He is outgoing and loves hanging out with his friends, but basketball is his life.

Are you similar to him?

Corbin Bleu: Well, I'm very driven and dedicated - just like Chad. He's a little bit better than me at basketball, though. If I'm being honest, I'm kind of sports challenged. I'm very athletic, but when it comes to basketball skills, I had to learn a lot!