In a photo the actor shared to Instagram earlier today, Efron (who played Troy Bolton in the original Disney movie franchise) struck a very poetic pose–inspired by The Breakfast Club’s one-and-only John Bender (played by Judd Nelson) in front of the real-life school that served as the backdrop to Disney’s fictional storyline. The actor threw his fist up, took a step forward, and smirked. “Don’t you… Forget about me ✊🏼,” he wrote in the caption. Fans immediately took notice and wrote back in hopes that the star would respond or bite on their speculative statements. “ONCE A WILDCAT, ALWAYS A WILDCAT!!!” one wrote. “What team?????!! Wildcats!!!!! ❤️❤️,” cheered another. “I hope this means you and Vanessa are guest starring on HSMTMTS [High School Musical: The Musical: The Series–and yes that is the real title],” someone else speculated. While it’s unknown (and rather unlikely) that Efron or anyone from the original series may guest star on the spinoff show, the season three premiere is set to air on July 27 via Disney+. But a surprise visit to a former alma mater wasn’t all today had in store for the former Disney Channel star. Efron and Netflix are currently faced with a legal battle over the title of travel docuseries: Down To Earth With Zac Efron. According to reports, the actor and popular streaming platform are being sued over the show by a company called Down To Earth Organics, which accused the Netflix travel series of negatively impacting its business. According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Down To Earth Organics claimed they locked down the rights to “Down To Earth” for media and entertainment purposes well before Netflix premiered the show. The company also accused the show, which follows Efron as he travels the globe to find healthy and sustainable ways of living, of creating its own “Down To Earth” wellness brand that doesn’t align with the company’s own standards and has confused customers as well as negatively impacted its business. Down To Earth Organics argued that the Netflix series’ advice on wellness “has been widely ridiculed” and pushed “damaging false nutrition claims.” The report also outlined the company’s issue with Efron using the show to cross-promote competitors (like Nature Valley snack bars on social media) because it offers its own healthy snack options with the trademark. Down To Earth Organics is seeking an undisclosed amount in damages as well as an injunction prohibiting both the actor and Netflix from infringing on its “Down To Earth” trademarks. Neither Netflix or Zac Efron have released an official statement regarding the lawsuit. Next, ‘Boy Meets World’ Cast Recalls ‘Damaging’ Set Environment on Sitcom.
