Meanwhile, Madison’s cronies Daniel (Orlando Lucas) and Danielle (Ella Lucas) are perfect replicas to Tess’ backup singers Ella (Anna Maria Perez de Taglé) and Margaret “Peggy” Dupree (Jasmine Richards). Unfortunately for Daniel and Danielle, though, neither of them stand up to Madison in the end or win Final Jam to recreate Peggy’s formative character arc in the first film. (However, they do perfectly master the art of the “Too Cool” shoulder shrugs during their audition to open for Connect 3).
And on top of all the subtle nods and remixes of beloved Camp Rock songs like “We Rock,” “Play My Music” and “It’s On,” some characters even repeat lines from the original movies word-for-word.
When Connect 3 makes their grand appearance at The Final Jam to pick their opener, a member from the audience mimics Shane’s most famous line from the first movie by yelling, “That’s Shane Grey for crying out loud!”
And later, Mitchie gives Sage her ultimate stamp of approval by repeating the now-iconic compliment she paid Caitlyn Geller (Alyston Stoner) in Camp Rock. Following Sage’s Final Jam performance, she uses the same descriptor for Caitlyn’s DJ skills, exclaiming, “She’s really good.”
Another thing that’s really good? Camp Rock 3, which begins streaming on Disney+ Aug. 14. If the new film has already hit you with a wave of nostalgia, keep reading to catch up on every member of the Camp Rock cast…