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School of Rock was a Nickelodeon live-action series that premiered on March 12, 2016 (with Come Together) and concluded on April 8, 2018 (with I Love Rock and Roll: Part 2). The series starred Jade Pettyjohn, who has appeared in Nickelodeon shows, Henry Danger and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Breanna Yde, who was a main character in Nickelodeon shows, The Haunted Hathaways and appeared in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Tony Cavalero who also guest appeared in Nickelodeon show, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Ricardo Hurtado who also guest appeared in Nickelodeon show, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Lance Lim, Aidan Miner and Jama Williamson (in Season 2 and Season 3). The series was ordered on March 26, 2015.[1][2]
The series was ordered for a third season on December 2, 2016, with a higher episode count; this being 20.[3] On November 15, 2017, Nickelodeon announced they wouldn’t renew the show for a fourth season; due to declining ratings. However, Paramount Studios announced they were looking for another network to host the show but nothing ever officially came to light.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Breanna Yde as Tomika
- Ricardo Hurtado as Freddy Huerta
- Jade Pettyjohn as Summer Hathaway
- Lance Lim as Zack Kwan
- Aidan Miner as Lawrence Dooley
- Tony Cavalero as Dewey Finn
- Jama Williamson as Principal Mullins (Season 2–3)
Recurring Cast[]
- Ivan Mallon as Clark O'Shannon
- Haley Powell as Esmeralda
- Jama Williamson as Principal Mullins (Season 1)
- Brec Bassinger as Kale (Season 2–3)
- Will Kindrachuk as Asher (Season 2–3)
Premise[]
The series follows a group of prep school students and an unsuccessful musician.
Episodes[]
Main Article: Episode Guide
Season | Episodes | Original airing (U.S. dates) | U.S. Viewers (Millions) | ||
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Season premiere | Season finale | Average | |||
1 | 12 | March 12, 2016 | June 18, 2016 | 1.49 | |
2 | 13 | September 17, 2016 | January 28, 2017 | 1.35 | |
3 | 20 | July 8, 2017 | April 8, 2018 | 0.78 |
Trivia[]
- The series was based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock.
- The show was nominated for an award at the Kids' Choice Awards Mexico.
- The show was nominated for a daytime Emmy Award; which was their second nomination in a row.
- The show was filming on Stage 18 at Paramount Studios, which was the set of The Haunted Hathaways before.
- Four members of the cast - Jade Pettyjohn, Breanna Yde, Tony Cavalero, and Ricardo Hurtado - all appeared on fellow Nickelodeon show, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, as guest characters.
- Even though the series is set in Austin, Texas, none of the characters have southern accents.