Disney+ is bringing best-selling YA novel Stargirl to the screen. The coming-of-age story is based on the critically-acclaimed novel about an unassuming high schooler who finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, played by Grace VanderWaal.
“I think what I could relate to most about Stargirl is I think she — and this is really eventually her downfall in the movie — but she really cares about making others around her happy, always,” the talented 16-year-old told Ryan Seacrest on-air on Friday, March 13. “She does not want to let people down.”
Similarly, VanderWaal is also trying to find her way in the world. The actress is also an aspiring singer and shared with Seacrest she’s taking conquering her dreams one day at a time.
“I love to plan and planning the future and dreaming, but I wouldn’t say I’m too OCD about it,” she shared. “… I think with what I’m doing and I’m so young … I think it’s so important to take everyday as it is because it could go away.”
Listen back to the full interview in the video above and catch Stargirl on Disney+ out now!