I Just Don’t See

Ashley Tisdale sat down with TVLine to talk about her upcoming guest starring role on Young & Hungry. Ashley is currently an Executive Producer on the ABC Family comedy.

In the interview, Ashley talks stepping away from her High School Musical character, Sharpay, how much involvement she has in the show, working with Emily Osment, and so much more. Highlights can be found below.

On Sharpay: I feel like I’ve left her behind. I did the extra movie, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, on top of the Musical stuff, so I just feel at this point … For me, as an actress, it was such a great experience, but at the same time, a lot of people only see me as that character.

I really want to start doing things where people say, “Oh, wow! She really can play other types of characters.” It’s awesome that everyone loves me as that character, but I kind of want to venture out — and more mature stuff, too.”

On her involvement: “As an executive producer, I’m involved with everything from casting to character development to wardrobe — which is always my favorite — so it’s really cool. I’ve produced a reality show in the past, but this is my first sitcom, and I can’t even explain the feeling of seeing everything come together. Watching the premiere a few weeks ago was amazing.”

On working with Emily: “For the past couple of years, I’d see Emily at auditions for pilots and stuff, and I always thought she was the sweetest girl. We definitely didn’t know each other while doing Disney because I’m a couple years older than her; Hannah Montana came after [High School Musical and The Suite Life].

But I always thought she was the sweetest girl, and when I saw her name on the list while we were casting her part, I was like, ‘Oh my God. She is so perfect for this part!’ She’s brilliant and funny and it’s been so great working with her.”

Ashley’s episode of Young & Hungry airs tonight, July 9! You can watch a preview for the episode above!