Vanessa Hudgens is currently filming Warner Bros’ upcoming fam-fantasy actioner Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the sequel to the studio’s 2008 blockbuster Journey to the Center of the Earth. The 21-year-old starlet plays part of a father/daughter tour guide team hired to help Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson reprising his role) and his stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) rescue a castaway from the aforementioned mysterious island.

The first Journey was a surprisingly fun flick thoroughly enjoyed by the entire Muertos family. I was kind of bummed when I heard Brendan Frasier wouldn’t be starring in the sequel (what? he’s good!). However, I suspect that he may have a cameo as the island castaway.

Regardless, photos of Hudgens running on the beach during shooting have reclaimed my interest in the franchise. Though her face is looking kinda rough in the shots, she rocks a mean tank top (see gallery below).

Hudgens will next be seen on screen in director Zack Snyder’s all-girl actioner Sucker Punch and CBS Films’ delayed morality tale Beastly.

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