Demi Lovato to Reprise Role in Camp Rock 3 With Jonas Brothers

Demi Lovato will reprise her role as Mitchie Torres in the upcoming Disney Channel film Camp Rock 3, marking a reunion with the Jonas Brothers more than 15 years after the original movie became a pop culture phenomenon. Disney announced on August 10 that Lovato, 33, will make a surprise cameo in the third installment of the franchise, which she will also executive produce alongside Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. The Jonas Brothers will return as the fictional band Connect 3, reprising their roles as Jason, Shane, and Nate Gray.

The announcement ends months of speculation about Lovato's involvement. While Disney had previously confirmed her as an executive producer, her onscreen appearance was not officially confirmed until now. Lovato first portrayed Mitchie Torres in the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock, where her character was a talented but shy singer-songwriter who attended a summer music camp and formed a close bond with pop star Shane Gray, played by Joe Jonas. The original film was a major success and helped launch both Lovato and the Jonas Brothers to international fame. Disney followed it with Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, which premiered in September 2010.