The Jonas Brothers are in Vancouver to shoot Camp Rock 3
Nick, Joe and Kevin were spotted in Metro Vancouver recently and will guest star on a third original movie for Disney
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The Jonas Brothers are ready to rock again — and Vancouver is their camp of choice.
Disney Branded Television announced Wednesday that the hit Camp Rock will get a third instalment. The news comes after Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas were seen around the city and on location.
Camp Rock co-star Demi Lovato is back as an executive producer, though whether she’ll make an appearance is unknown. Also returning is original cast member Maria Canals-Barrera.
Actor-comedian Sherry Cola joins the cast of Camp Rock 3 along with a new crop of up-and-comers including Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton, Lumi Pollack, Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter, Brooklynn Pitts and Ava Jean.
The brothers are also acting as executive producers on the Disney Channel original movie.
The cast were spotted in Metro Vancouver after filming started last month, and a YouTube short released by Disney shows the crew setting up camp on the south coast.
The main location is the picnic area at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby. It is listed on production sheets under the name Rock the Boat with filming set to continue into late October.
The brothers will reprise their roles as members of the band Connect 3 and will guest star in the new movie, which will air at an undetermined date on Disney+ and Disney Channel.
“The story picks up when Connect 3 lose their opening act for a major reunion tour, returning to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing,” said Disney in a news release. “As campers vie for the chance to open for their favourite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested, leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.”
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said the Camp Rock franchise is a key part of the channel’s legacy. “Bringing it back with Kevin, Joe, Nick and Demi is such a full-circle moment, and we can’t wait to reintroduce this world to a new generation.”
Camp Rock (2008) and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010) remain in the top 10 Disney Channel original movies of all time. The sequel was filmed in Toronto.
The third movie is directed by Veronica Rodriguez and written by Eydie Faye, who worked together on The Slumber Party for Disney+.
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