Joshua Bassett wants to translate his feelings to music, à la Olivia Rodrigo. In an interview with , the 20-year-old actor reflects on how his 18-year-old co-star and rumored ex wowed with her breakup anthem-filled debut album, , which is thought by many to be about their split."[It's an artist's job to] carry the emotional weight for other people.
That's what's so great about Olivia's album," Bassett says. «She was able to articulate the feelings that she felt in a way that works on behalf of other people.
I haven’t been able to face any of it. I’ll get back to it.»"… I've had a hard time writing just because it's been so painful," he adds.