Meghan Martin Says a Potential Camp Rock 3 Could Be “Healing” After Troubled Set

Jaden Patel: I prefer my nostalgia shaken, not stirred, but apparently healing comes in musical sequels now. Meaghan Martin, who played Tess Tyler in the Camp Rock movies, told reporters she would consider returning for a third film and thinks it could be “healing” for the cast after difficult experiences on the sequel’s set.

Let’s set the stage with facts: Meaghan Martin, known for her villainous-but-popular turn as Tess, responded coyly when asked about Camp Rock 3 and whether she’d been approached. She didn’t confirm an offer, but she did say she’d be intrigued to reprise the role if invited and that a new installment might provide closure for everyone involved. That’s a polite way of saying, “I had problems before, and maybe we can fix them on camera.”

Martin’s comment has extra weight because she publicly described negative on-set experiences. In 2022 she posted on Instagram alleging she was “bullied and manipulated by men at least 2x my age” during the making of Camp Rock 2, which adds a layer of seriousness to her suggestion that a reunion could be therapeutic. That Instagram disclosure is corroborated by statements and context from other cast members who’ve revisited those years.

Adding to the timeline, Alyson Stoner, another Camp Rock alum, wrote in her memoir about unpleasant episodes connected to the films’ era, including hostile fan behavior directed at her and others. Stoner revealed that Demi Lovato’s intense fanbase once even sent her death threats, a grim reminder that teen fame carried real consequences beyond choreography and harmonies.

Meanwhile, the idea of Camp Rock 3 has been bubbling publicly for months. Joe Jonas fanned the flames during a Hot Ones appearance when he made comments suggesting talks were underway about reviving the franchise. Industry chatter indicates Disney and the Jonas Brothers have been discussing a follow-up, though sources say the project’s script does not currently include Demi Lovato’s character, which could change depending on negotiations and creative direction.

So what would Martin’s return mean? For fans, Tess Tyler’s arc was classic redemption material: in Camp Rock 2 she bullied the new girl and engineered chaos, which left some viewers wanting narrative justice. Martin argues the character “deserves justice,” and she frames a third film as an opportunity to address past storylines and beyond-the-camera wounds. That’s practically script-friendly therapy: songs, montages, apologies, repeat.

Importantly, Martin emphasized that past trauma wouldn’t disqualify her from returning; rather, it might motivate the cast to make a healthier, more collaborative project. Given the public admissions and memoir disclosures from multiple players, a Camp Rock reunion would not just be about nostalgia or franchise dollars. It could be a public-facing attempt to reckon with what went wrong, both on-screen and off.

Of course, talk is different from production. Disney, the Jonas Brothers, and the remaining players would have to align creatively and contractually. Demi Lovato’s involvement remains a variable, and whether the team can craft a script that satisfies fans while addressing the behind-the-scenes issues is an open question.

So yes, potential healing through musical cinema is on the table. Will it happen? Maybe. Will it solve everything? Almost certainly not. But it would make for a tidy finale montage, preferably with fewer power imbalances and more group therapy scenes between choruses.

Final note: if Camp Rock 3 gets greenlit, expect headlines, fan speculation, and at least one emotionally earnest reprise of a bridge. And if you’re hoping for a fully frictionless set, good luck with that.

Let’s pretend we learned something today.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Instagram (Meaghan Martin), Alyson Stoner memoir, Hot Ones interview (Joe Jonas)
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