Kevin Jonas, once the heartthrob of countless teens himself, found himself in new territory as he watched his daughters swoon over the latest Disney star. During a glam evening at the Walt Disney Studio Lot in Burbank on August 10, the Jonas Brothers singer got candid about his family's reaction to Camp Rock 3. With a playful tone, Kevin, 38, revealed his daughters Alena Rose, 12, and Valentina Angelina, 9, were "a little too excited" when actor Malachi Barton graced the screen.
“A little too excited when Malachi [Barton] got on screen, but we’re not going to talk about that right now,” he joked, sharing a laugh at the premiere with brothers Nick and Joe Jonas.
Barton, at just 19, brings new energy to the franchise as Fletch Robinson, a charismatic singer-songwriter that has evidently captured the imaginations of younger fans, including Kevin's daughters.
Making waves in the Disney universe, Malachi Barton plays the edgy Fletch Robinson, a role that has already started garnering attention from the new generation of Camp Rock enthusiasts. Kevin Jonas, while not ready to delve into his daughters' newest crush, praised Barton's performance and the talents of the new cast.
“It’s really incredible. I just watched it the other night with our girls and they were very excited,” Kevin said, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the film and its catchy tunes.
Meanwhile, the Jonas Brothers have seamlessly transitioned from Disney stars to proud Disney dads. Nick Jonas expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with Disney again, a sentiment echoed by his brothers. "I think that we’re trying to bring things into the world that we can share with our kids and that we can experience as a family," Nick shared.
This isn't the trio's first rodeo with the entertainment giant. From A Very Jonas Christmas Movie to other family-centric projects, the brothers are committed to creating content that resonates across generations. This multigenerational appeal is evident at their concerts, where families who've grown up with the brothers now bring their own kids along.
Becoming household names through their Disney Channel days, the Jonas Brothers have evolved with their audience. With Kevin, Nick, and Joe now all proud fathers, their approach to their projects has naturally shifted. The original Camp Rock, a launching pad for their careers, remains a cherished part of their history.
"And I think the same thing will happen with this," Nick added, referring to Camp Rock 3's potential to enchant a new generation while stirring nostalgia among their original fans. As the Jonas brothers bring their children into the fold of their Disney legacy, they find themselves at the heart of a family affair, resonating deeply with fans old and new.