Playing the role of Addison on Disney’s hit musicalZombies,Meg Donnellyfinds fan reactions often blur the lines of onscreen versus off.“A lot of kids come up to me asking me questions [from the movie] like, ‘Does your cousin still hateZombies? Where is [costar] Zed?'” Donnelly, 19, tells PEOPLE. “It’s so cute. And I answer as Addison. I love pretending to be her.“BeforeZombies(the sequel,Zombies 2,premieres Feb. 14 on The Disney Channel), Donnelly was a self-proclaimed “theater kid” and started acting at 11 before landing a role onAmerican Housewife.All along, “my dream was always to be in a movie that was a musical,” says Donnelly.“High School Musicalwas my entire life!“So when she was given the opportunity to audition forZombies,playing the role of high school cheerleader Addison, living in a town where humans and zombies struggled to co-exist, Donnelly jumped at the chance.“The message is incredible,” she says. “No matter where you come from, there can be people you think are scary, but you have to get to know them and realize that they’re just like everybody else.“Continues Donnelly: “High school is such a scary time and you have no idea where to fit in. InZombies 2, Addison is trying to find her place and figure out where she fits in. But if you’re nice to everyone and inclusive, you’ll find the group you’re meant to be in.“Costarring with Milo Manheim, 18, who plays zombie Zed, has been an added bonus for Donnelly.Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim inZombies 2.“We met during the audition process,” she says. “On the last one, we really got to know each other. They wanted us to sing a duet, and we sang ‘Love Is An Open Door’ fromFrozen. We really relied on each other, and we formed such a special bond.“Ultimately, “I feel so blessed to play Addison,” says Donnelly. “I’ve learned a lot from her. She’s such a good person and her intentions are always so pure.“What’s next? Donnelly is promoting her debut album,Trust, and has her sights set on a new project.Says the rising star: “My dream role is to be in a Marvel movie!”
Playing the role of Addison on Disney’s hit musicalZombies,Meg Donnellyfinds fan reactions often blur the lines of onscreen versus off.
“A lot of kids come up to me asking me questions [from the movie] like, ‘Does your cousin still hateZombies? Where is [costar] Zed?'” Donnelly, 19, tells PEOPLE. “It’s so cute. And I answer as Addison. I love pretending to be her.”
BeforeZombies(the sequel,Zombies 2,premieres Feb. 14 on The Disney Channel), Donnelly was a self-proclaimed “theater kid” and started acting at 11 before landing a role onAmerican Housewife.
All along, “my dream was always to be in a movie that was a musical,” says Donnelly.“High School Musicalwas my entire life!”
So when she was given the opportunity to audition forZombies,playing the role of high school cheerleader Addison, living in a town where humans and zombies struggled to co-exist, Donnelly jumped at the chance.
“The message is incredible,” she says. “No matter where you come from, there can be people you think are scary, but you have to get to know them and realize that they’re just like everybody else.”
Continues Donnelly: “High school is such a scary time and you have no idea where to fit in. InZombies 2, Addison is trying to find her place and figure out where she fits in. But if you’re nice to everyone and inclusive, you’ll find the group you’re meant to be in.”
Costarring with Milo Manheim, 18, who plays zombie Zed, has been an added bonus for Donnelly.
Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim inZombies 2.
“We met during the audition process,” she says. “On the last one, we really got to know each other. They wanted us to sing a duet, and we sang ‘Love Is An Open Door’ fromFrozen. We really relied on each other, and we formed such a special bond.”
Ultimately, “I feel so blessed to play Addison,” says Donnelly. “I’ve learned a lot from her. She’s such a good person and her intentions are always so pure.”
What’s next? Donnelly is promoting her debut album,Trust, and has her sights set on a new project.
Says the rising star: “My dream role is to be in a Marvel movie!”
source: people.com
