Disney stars Drew Seeley (High School Musical, Another Cinderella Story) and Riley Van Cleve (Create Your World) are set to star in the new coming-of-age story Saturday鈥揟he Movie Musical. Principal photography begins in Los Angeles this month, with a wide release planned for 2026.
Saturday is written by Diane Foster (who will also direct), Lara Cody, and composer Mark Vogel, and adapted from the original stage musical by Cody and Vogel. With 13 original songs by Vogel, the film is described as The Breakfast Club meets High School Musical. Foster and Gina Rizzo Bishop will co-choreograph.
Set in an SAT prep class, Saturday follows a diverse group of teens who, over the course of one intense day, confront their fears, discover their voices, and bond through music, dance, and moments of truth.
The cast will also include Desire茅 Davar (Jersey Boys), Owen Johnston (Allegiance), David Hernandez (American Idol), Marcelle LeBlanc (Stranger Things), Brandon Keith Rogers (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), Chris Bey (Home Economics), Jackie Cong Tran, Monica Evans, Kita Grayson, Mario Houle, Zeke Jones (Ick), Sanjana Khurana, Adam Leiva, Lena Pham, Stella Pozzuoli, Alondra Santos (America's Got Talent), Keaton Scolari, Lazarus Tate (Baby Racer), Luisa Wilson, and Camp Schill.
鈥�Saturday is a heartfelt love letter to musical theatre and the beautifully messy journey of being a teenager," Foster said in a statement. "It鈥檚 joyful, inclusive, and packed with songs that stay with you long after the credits roll. This is the kind of movie I wished existed when I was growing up鈥攁nd now I get to bring it to life with a cast that鈥檚 pure magic. I truly believe it鈥檚 the kind of film people will watch, rewatch, and carry with them.鈥�
Foster is also producing under her WallyBird Productions banner.
