So currently I'm thinking we'll get the official release date of s3 at the end of this month, than we'll get the trailer end of may/early june and hopefully that will mean the season starts early to mid july. Hopefully when they give us the release date post they also give us like a teaser trailer or like some photos...I'm so desperate for content😩
1/3 I really liked your answer to the ask about PW sharing similarities to the main couple in each musical (and not just the main couple, as you said, they parallel Chaylor). I want to share some positive thoughts about PW because many pws are worried about their future. Considering all these parallels you mentioned in that ask and the writers keep choosing musicals that fit their arcs so well(together and individually) I really think that they will be endgame.
2/3 When they announced the musical for s2 I was so sure that they were going in PW direction (now srsly, listen to the Beauty and the Beast song and tell me it's not them...or Something there). It was so obvious to me. Now, seeing the similarities to Kristanna, I am even more confident. As you said, Ricky is the Hans in Gina's life (first crush, the first person she related to) and EJ is Kristoff (second chance at love, didn't start on the right foot but their relationship evolved over time).
3/3 quick note: as you said, Ricky is Hans just bc of the things I mentioned, not bc he is a villain. He's just not the right guy for Gina. So, pws, I think we shouldn't worry about PW's future. I think the most spoilery thing is when they announce the musical and you can see the parallels. It really tells what is in the minds of the writers and how they see the characters and their journeys. Who wants to see it, will see it, and who doesn't... will get disappointed. That's all I had to say.
For any Portwells that may need this positivity today, I present to you this anon's thoughts! Thanks, anon! 🥰❤
Thanks for your positive vibes, anon. I know the Portwell fandom appreciates it (and could use it sometimes)! 🤣😘
Just to add my own thoughts: a variety of characters and ships may parallel and/or contrast the selected musical's main characters/ships. Just like Belle's character could be applied to Nini, Ashlyn, Gina, and Kourtney in S2, it's totally possible Anna's arc may be applied to Gina and other characters, too.🤔 Regardless, like you said anon, I see no reason to worry about Portwell's future just yet.
I believe S3, according to Tim, is a 2-4 weeks timeline (he may have said its compressed, so I estimate this is the timeline. Could be up to 6 weeks tho😊). I honestly believe it's gonna be a mostly nice, enjoyable summer for EJ and Gina. That doesn't mean they won't be faced with their fair share of problems, but I see no reason to worry.🤷🏽♀️ Do you really expect Gina and EJ to amicably break up, process their feelings from the breakup (which is Gina's first real relationship/boyfriend), make lasting decisions about their futures, then fall/fall again for another love interest (Val for EJ, Ricky for Gina) in the span of 2-4 weeks? Seasons 1 and 2 took place over the course of about 5 months. You think the writers are gonna put Gina and EJ through the emotional ringer for the 3rd season in a row without reaping some benefits (like true happiness)? 😅
Considering how devastated they both were when their risotto plans were canceled in 2.12, there's no realistic way in which they can process their mutual heartbreak in a matter of just a few weeks. It took Gina months to work thru her heartbreak over Ricky. 😔The show spent two whole seasons of development on EJ and Gina, both individually and together. I don't think the writers are gonna subject one of the main ships of the show to another round of heartbreak. So, PW dates for a few weeks, after 2 seasons of build-up, to then break up and call it a day (and quickly move on by the end)?🤨 I don't think so. Not saying it's not possible. But EJ and Gina don't deserve that. 🤷🏽♀️
Julia is #4 on the call sheet. So my theory that Ashlyn would be upped to Core Four status (in terms of billing/plot priority) is highly likely, if not pretty much confirmed. The fact that Sofia is labeled #2 further solidifies that, because we know for sure that she’s leading lady this season.
Which means that Larry being #11 is one of the best signs EVER. We can assume that 1-4 is Josh, Sofia, Matt and Julia and since Adrian is listed as #8, we can deduce that 5-8 are the rest of the regulars for the season, Dara, Frankie, Saylor and Adrian. 9 and 10 is iffy, it could be series recurring, so Olivia R and Kate, who knows, but it seems right. All I know is Larry is #11 and Joe is likely either #10 or #12…we’re getting more of them than we think! We will see more of them than Meg apparently, because she is #14 and ORK who was confirmed as a recurring is #15. This is some hopeful news!