Disney+ makes 'High School Musical' history with first gay romance

After three hit movies, a concert tour and countless stage productions, the “High School Musical” franchise introduces its first gay love story with Friday’s episode of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” It’s a major moment for the canon and for Disney. “ really shedding light as to what high school life is like right now and making sure that those kids that have never seen themselves onscreen have, finally, someone to connect to.” It wasn’t until 2017’s “Andi Mack” that Disney Channel introduced its first gay main character in middle schooler Cyrus Goodman. “But I did read about it and how important this episode was going to be, so I wanted to watch it, and it was very emotional because I think it perfectly captured what that moment is to someone that age coming out at that time.” Though Sofia Wylie, who plays triple threat Gina in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” has aged a few years since Cyrus first came out to her character, Buffy, in “Andi Mack,” she remembers being surprised by the overwhelmingly positive reception and has seen even more progress since. Carlos and Seb’s love story is not the only way “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” touches on queer themes.