American Idol stars,’ or something like that.” While Zakhar Perez was confident in his singing and dancing, this was a different kind of pressure. “I didn't think I'd have time to learn a song or the choreography the way I wanted to," he explains. "Plus, this role was for a guy who played guitar, and I have never played guitar in my life.
I grew up playing piano." But thanks to some last minute voice and choreography lessons, Zakhar Perez, a musical theater fan from Chicago, impressed the Kissing Booth producers.
Next came a chemistry read with King—who, Zakhar Perez says, was “the loveliest, most supportive and present scene partner.” Nearly a week later he found out he booked the role, but there was no time to celebrate.
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