Emily Osment Couldn’t Attend ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Premiere Due to CBS Sitcom Filming; Mitchel Musso Also Skipped as Duo Sends Love to Fans
Why it matters: The enduring legacy of 'Hannah Montana' continues to resonate, even two decades later.
- Emily Osment missed the 'Hannah Montana' 20th Anniversary premiere due to filming her new CBS sitcom, 'Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,' but sent love to fans via Instagram.
- Mitchel Musso also skipped the premiere, posting a statement on Instagram thanking fans for growing up with the show and acknowledging his former castmates as family.
- Miley Cyrus, the show's lead, is featured in the anniversary special, singing fan-favorite tracks and being interviewed by Alex Cooper, with a surprise appearance from Selena Gomez, as reported by Variety.
- The 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' is set to debut on March 24 on Disney+ and Hulu, with Rolling Stone noting ways to watch it for free.
- Miley Cyrus is reportedly 'too tired' to consider a 'Hannah Montana' reboot after the anniversary special, indicating the current event has already been a significant undertaking, according to Variety.
While fans celebrated the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,' two of its beloved stars, Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso, were notably absent from the premiere but shared heartfelt messages online. Osment cited filming her new CBS sitcom, 'Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,' as the reason, while Musso reminisced about the show's legacy and its impact on fans' lives, with both expressing gratitude to the enduring fanbase.
