‘Hannah Montana’ Star Jason Earles Worked Behind-the-Scenes on ‘HSM:TM:TS’ Before He Was Cast in Season 3
Most people know, or at least recognize, Jason Earles from the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. His portrayal of Jackson in the hit show helped catapult his acting career. Now, Earles rejoins the Disney family with a guest part in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
However, before the announcement of Earles’ HSM:TM:TS Season 3 casting, the actors played a behind-the-scenes role in the Disney+ musical comedy. Take a look at his past work and what he did for the show.
Who did Jason Earles play in ‘Hannah Montana?’
Earles rose to fame years ago when he starred in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. The series, launched in 2006, centered around the namesake character, played by Miley Cyrus. The supporting cast included Earles as her on-screen brother, Jackson Stewart. While Earles played the big teenage brother on the show, in real life, he was actually 28 years old to Cyrus’ tender age of 13.
In addition to his success as Jackson, Earles contributed to High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. He served as an acting coach for the show’s first two seasons. He functioned as a mentor to the newer actors on the set. Earles shared his gratitude on Instagram for spending six months with such an “amazing group” that felt like family. He also shared sentiments about how humbling it was to work with such “an insanely talented” group of people.
What you really want to know about Jason Earles
Though Earles’ noteworthy roles are limited, he’s managed to succeed on-screen. Celebrity Net Worth estimates he’s worth roughly $8 million. And reviewing some of his high-profile roles and contributions to the industry, it’s clear there’s more to Earles than Hannah Montana.
Earles considers himself a comedian and director with some serious acting chops. You might remember him from movies like National Treasure and American Pie: Band Camp. He starred in Still Standing from 2002-2006, too. And yes, there has been a host of Disney collaborations, including guest appearances on Phil of the Future, Disney Channel Games, and a few Disney specials. He also starred in Disney XD’s Kickin’ It as Rudy Gillespie, karate master.
‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ season 3 is coming
Word is out about High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, as season 3 officially entered production in January 2022. According to D23, some new faces join the lineup, including series newcomers Saylor Bell and Adrian Lyles. Fans should also expect guest appearances from Meg Donnelly, Corbin Bleu, and Earles. Earles guest stars as the character Dewey Wood, the “killjoy camp director” at Camp Shallow Lake.
If you need to catch up on your High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, you can stream the first two seasons right now on Disney+. And since production for season 3 is underway, you won’t likely have to wait too long to see Jason Earles and the gang in this latest installment.
