Tisdale discusses 'High School Musical 4'

Ashley Tisdale has insisted that the High School Musical franchise should definitely continue, but admitted that she is unlikely to return for a fourth instalment.

The actress, who played Sharpay Evans in the Disney movies, told The AP that although it has been "left open" for her character to return, she is enjoying the opportunity to pursue other projects.

"I feel like we graduated. I know they left it open for Sharpay... I feel like it would be a little weird going back without that cast. For all of us, we're all going in our own directions and we all are moving on," she said.

"I think that they should definitely keep going with the franchise because it makes so many people happy and for the fans... but there comes a time to move on, and I feel like this is the time to go out and do other things."

Production on High School Musical 4, which will most likely feature an all-new cast, is scheduled to begin later this year.

Tisdale's debut album Guilty Pleasures is available now.