Hudson Stone, the eldest child of Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and U.S. actress Lindsay Price, has been cast in the third installment of Disney Channel's Camp Rock. Price announced the news on Instagram this week, sharing photos and clips of Hudson at the casting announcement and during rehearsal. The post noted that the film’s cast would also feature Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, reuniting for a Disney Channel project that has drawn attention from fans of the franchise.
Stone’s rise follows a family lineage in entertainment and television. Price has built a long-running screen résumé across American television, including roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Lipstick Jungle, and she is perhaps best known for appearances on iconic soap operas such as The Bold and the Beautiful and All My Children. Curtis Stone, meanwhile, is one of Australia’s most celebrated culinary figures, with regular appearances on both sides of the Pacific in shows such as Surfing the Menu, Iron Chef America and the Australian and U.S. editions of My Kitchen Rules. He has also been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and is a best-selling cookbook author. The couple’s eldest son is Hudson Stone, and he is following in his mother’s footsteps toward a career in front of the camera.
The young actor’s career path has drawn curiosity from fans who have tracked the family’s public timeline. In a 2019 interview with The Daily Mail, Curtis teased that Hudson had expressed interest in pursuing work in the entertainment industry, recalling a school careers day in which Hudson wrote “chef or actor” as his potential occupation. Curtis laughed at the moment and said he and Lindsay had briefly debated whether to encourage one path over the other, ultimately deciding to support whatever would make their son happiest. That early honesty from Hudson’s father aligns with the latest update: a direct move into a high-profile Disney project that would provide Hudson with a prominent platform early in life.
Hudson was born in 2011, and the Stones expanded their family with a second son, Emerson, in 2014. The family dynamic has often been a talking point for observers of celebrity culture in Australia and the United States, given Curtis Stone’s global television footprint and Lindsay Price’s enduring television career. The couple married in September 2013 after meeting on a blind date in 2009, and they have since balanced their professional commitments with parenting. Their public comments about Hudson’s aspirations have often touched on the blend of encouragement and realism that accompanies young actors in prominent households.
Reaction to Price’s Instagram post was swift and celebratory among friends and fans. Rebecca Gayheart offered congratulations, writing, “Congratulations!!!! It’s all so mind blowing watching these kids grow up and find their groove!” Amanda Kloots added, “Coolest kid. Best parents. This is awesome.” A commenter even suggested that Hudson’s name alone could propel him to stardom, while others offered supportive messages about the family’s influence and his upcoming opportunities. The social-media response reflected the broader anticipation around Camp Rock 3 and the growing interest in the next generation of actors emerging from famous lineages.
The Camp Rock franchise holds a special place in Disney Channel’s lineup, with Camp Rock 3 representing a bridge between familiar family-friendly storytelling and contemporary musical cinema. The Jonas Brothers—Nick, Joe and Kevin—are also reported to be part of the cast, adding a layer of nostalgia for fans who watched the earlier films during their adolescence. The project’s timing and tone position Hudson Stone to gain visibility in a highly competitive industry, while also inviting scrutiny of the pressures and opportunities that come with stepping into a well-known family name on a global stage.
For Lindsay Price, the Instagram post marks a triumphant public acknowledgment of a milestone she has long celebrated in private: watching her son chart a path that mirrors, in part, the professional legacy of his parents. The family’s trajectory—from a first meeting on a blind date to a marriage that has endured through the demands of television and film work—offers a window into how public-facing careers intertwine with parenting choices. While the specifics of Hudson’s role in Camp Rock 3 remain to be detailed, the announcement signals a significant first major stepping stone for a young actor growing up in a notable family.
In the broader context of entertainment culture, Hudson Stone’s casting underscores a familiar dynamic: the children of celebrities navigating a public-facing industry from an early age. Observers will be watching how he balances the expectations that come with a renowned family name with the individuality required to cultivate a distinct, personal artistic identity. As Camp Rock 3 prepares to roll into production, Hudson’s journey from early ambitions to a professional screen credit will be one of the most closely watched stories in Culture & Entertainment for this year.