The actor has actually been an up-and-comer for a while after launching his career with Disney.

From there, his career only continued to grow.

Together, he and Rodrigo collaborated on “Just For a Moment.”

Joshua Bassett at event

“That was our first official songwriting job,” he toldVulture.

Exes Rodrigo and Bassett seem to have since made peace.

(That’s exactly how Bassett described the song toVulture).

Joshua Bassett smiles with Olivia Rodrigo

“Common Sense” is nonetheless a landmark for the up-and-coming star.

Basset was 15 when he started writing music.

It took him a year to post original music like “Common Sense” to The Gram.

Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo singing onstage

Bassett now has the confidence to branch out.

As for his inspirations?

His co-starOlivia Rodrigo might be a die-hard Swiftie, but Bassett has other musical idols.

Joshua Bassett on red carpet

Styles is more than a musical inspiration: he’s a die-hard crush for Bassett.

“It’s 2021.

2” in a theatrical production of “High School Musical” (via1883).

Joshua Bassett smiles

Bassett’s dad, according to the newspaper, is a professional pianist and drummer.

Bassett’s first big-screen moment was as an extra in a movie starring J.Lo.

When he went to say goodbye, she tried to hug him.

Joshua Bassett at event

“I was like ‘nope,’ and my dad was like, ‘What are you doing?

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