EXCLUSIVE: Disney+ has abruptly pulled the plug on one of the high-profile original series in the works at the streaming service, BookOfEnchantment
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,
and made creative changes earlier this year in part because the original showrunner was looking to tackle more adult themes.I hear an effort was made for a mid-stream creative direction shift, trying to bring back some levity in tone while keeping the project going and the writers room open. As part of the efforts to find a path forward, producer Jason Reed was brought in after July 4 to help out.
The decision was backed by ABC Studios/ABC Signature where Seitzman is among of the top showrunners on the talent roster. Out of respect to the seasoned creator-producer on part of both ABC Studios and Disney+, they opted not to compromise his vision and push the project in a direction where its creative team was not comfortable going.
Also factoring into the decision was the series’ cost. I hear the initial budget came in very high but, after concessions, the streamer, the studio and the producers were getting closer to a compromise. Still, because of its nature and scop,ewas going to be a very expensive series, so that, paired with the uncertainty over its tone and creative direction likely sealed its fate.
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