From Pop Princess To Post-Apocalyptic Star: Where Are The Actors Of Hannah Montana: The Movie Now (2024 Update)?
The Disney Channel phenomenon that defined a generation, Hannah Montana: The Movie, hit theaters in 2009, bringing the iconic "Best of Both Worlds" storyline to the big screen. Fast forward to today, December 22, 2025, and the actors who brought Miley Stewart, Lilly Truscott, and the citizens of Crowley Corners to life have embarked on incredibly diverse and often surprising career paths, ranging from Grammy-winning music superstardom to starring roles in major streaming hits and directing behind the camera.
The film, which explored Miley Stewart's struggle to balance her secret identity as pop star Hannah Montana, served as a crucial transition point for its young cast. Now, over a decade later, the biggest question for fans is: what are the Hannah Montana: The Movie actors doing now, and which of them have truly left their Disney past behind for new, high-profile projects?
The Main Cast: From Tennessee to Top Charts and Spinoffs
The core ensemble of the movie has seen monumental success in the years following the film's release, with two key stars leading major new projects in 2024 and 2025.
1. Miley Cyrus (Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana)
- Role in Film: The protagonist, a teen struggling to choose between her normal life in Tennessee and her global pop star persona.
- Current Status (2024/2025): Global music icon and Grammy winner.
- Recent Projects: Miley Cyrus is continuing her reign as a music powerhouse. Her 2023 album, Endless Summer Vacation, spawned the massive, record-breaking hit "Flowers." In 2024, she was nominated for multiple awards and is actively teasing a new creative project, reportedly an ambitious visual album titled Something Beautiful, expected to drop in the near future. Her work has solidified her as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
2. Emily Osment (Lilly Truscott / Lola LaFonda)
- Role in Film: Miley's best friend, who accompanies her on the trip to Crowley Corners and helps keep the Hannah secret.
- Current Status (2024/2025): A successful television actress anchoring a new CBS franchise.
- Recent Projects: Emily Osment has successfully transitioned into adult comedy roles. She was a main cast member on the hit CBS sitcom Young Sheldon, playing Mandy McAllister. Following the show's conclusion, she immediately landed the leading role in the highly anticipated spinoff series, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, which is set to premiere in the 2024-2025 television season. This new series firmly establishes her as a major network comedy star.
3. Billy Ray Cyrus (Robby Ray Stewart)
- Role in Film: Miley's father, manager, and the one who sends her back to Tennessee to reconnect with her roots.
- Current Status (2024/2025): Country music artist and producer.
- Recent Projects: The veteran country star remains active in the music scene. In 2024, Billy Ray Cyrus released new singles, including "Remember Why You're Here" and "You Came Along." He also announced a new music project, an album that will be executive produced by his son, Braison Cyrus, showing a continued focus on his country roots and family collaborations.
Unexpected New Directions: Sci-Fi, Westerns, and Directing
Beyond the primary family unit, the supporting cast of Hannah Montana: The Movie has taken some of the most surprising career detours, with one actor landing a major role in one of 2024's biggest new television hits, and another joining a high-profile Netflix series.
4. Moisés Arias (Rico)
- Role in Film: The annoyingly persistent, wealthy, and often manipulative classmate who tries to expose Hannah Montana.
- Current Status (2024/2025): Acclaimed dramatic actor in a major streaming series.
- Recent Projects: Moisés Arias has made a significant leap into dramatic acting. In 2024, he starred in the critically acclaimed and immensely popular Amazon Prime Video series Fallout, based on the video game franchise. He plays the key character Norm MacLean, a complex role that has garnered him significant attention and praise, demonstrating a clear departure from his comedic Disney past.
5. Lucas Till (Travis Brody)
- Role in Film: Miley's charming childhood friend and love interest in Tennessee.
- Current Status (2024/2025): Action star and cast member in a major streaming Western.
- Recent Projects: After starring for five seasons as the lead in the CBS action-adventure series MacGyver, Lucas Till has continued his high-profile television career. In a major update, he was recently announced as a cast member in the upcoming Netflix historical Western series, *The Abandons*, created by *Sons of Anarchy* creator Kurt Sutter. This role marks a new venture into the Western genre for the actor.
6. Jason Earles (Jackson Stewart)
- Role in Film: Miley's goofy older brother, who also joins the trip to Crowley Corners.
- Current Status (2024/2025): Director and acting coach, maintaining a strong presence within the Disney ecosystem.
- Recent Projects: While still acting, Jason Earles has focused heavily on his work behind the camera. He has become a director and acting coach, notably for other Disney Channel stars and shows, including directing episodes of the Disney XD series Kickin' It. His career has shifted toward mentoring the next generation of Disney talent and working behind the scenes.
Topical Authority: The Enduring Legacy of the Disney Channel Era
The success of the Hannah Montana: The Movie cast highlights a trend among Disney Channel alumni: the successful transition from teen idols to serious, multifaceted adult entertainers. This group of actors, including Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment, have navigated the challenging post-Disney landscape by reinventing their images and embracing diverse roles in music, film, and television.
The film itself is a key entity in the Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) adjacent universe, bridging the gap between the original series and the actors' adult careers. The music from the film, including the iconic song "The Climb," remains a touchstone for millennials and Gen Z. The movie’s themes of identity, fame, and authenticity continue to resonate, especially as fans follow the real-life journeys of the stars who portrayed these struggles.
Entities like Endless Summer Vacation, Flowers, Young Sheldon, the *Fallout* TV series, and *MacGyver* are not just random projects; they represent major, high-profile career milestones that prove the longevity and adaptability of the original cast. Their ability to secure roles in major 2024 and 2025 productions like *Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage* and *The Abandons* underscores their continued relevance in the entertainment industry.
The enduring popularity of the *Hannah Montana* franchise, which includes the original TV series, the film, and the subsequent music releases, ensures that the careers of Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, and the rest of the cast will always be scrutinized. Their current success in varying genres—from pop music to sci-fi drama and network comedy—demonstrates the remarkable "best of both worlds" they have achieved in their adult lives.
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