'High School Musical 4' Cast, News & Update: Zac Efron Not Returning to ‘High School Musical 4,’ Says He is Focusing on ‘Fifty Shades Freed’

According to latest reports, fans should not expect to see Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens reunion in the fourth installment of "High School Musical." There have also been rumors that Efron will not be returning for his Troy Bolton cameo since he is busy with his "Fifty Shades Freed" role.

The recent rumors point out that the actor will be replacing Jamie Dornan in "Fifty Shades Freed," movie adaptation of the erotic novel by E.L. James. The reports also indicate that the movie execs are having a hard time with Dornan as he is busy taking care of his wife, Amelia Warner, who is suffering from Postpartum Depression. Ultimately, the producers are taking a call to allegedly replace Dornan with Zac Efron.

However, this is just a rumor so far and nothing has been confirmed in writing. Hence, it is safe to assume that the rumor about Efron replacing Dornan in "Fifty Shades Freed" is just that, a rumor. Not all hope is lost, as far as Troy Bolton cameo is concerned.

While the question about the original cast's return to the movie is still in question, the other characters for the cast members of "High School Musical 4" have already been revealed. One such character is that of Peyton, an athletic student.

"Luckily I've got sports to keep me going," Peyton's speaking line in the alleged script read. "My family moves a lot for my dad's job. Not great for making friends. But sports? They're always there for me."

Apart from Peyton, the movie will also feature other characters such as Erin, Campbell, and Derek, who are reportedly soccer players. Nathalie is the outgoing cheerleader and Erin's best friend, and Tamara will play the former queen bee of East High.

Nathalie, Erin's best friend and an outgoing cheerleader; and Tamara, East High's former queen bee, an E! Online report noted.

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