Disney Channel and Disney+ have greenlit Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story, a new film expanding the Descendants universe that centers on the children of iconic sidekicks from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty and The Emperor’s New Groove. The film begins production next week.
What is ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ about?
Per the official description: “Hidden in the center of each fairy tale is a portal to a secret training facility where the descendants of legendary sidekicks are challenged to join the elite ranks of partners to heroes. When a villainous duo comes to Sidekick Academy, a group of fresh recruits must band together — without heroes, without parents — using only their new skills to save the fairytale realm before it’s too late.”
Who stars in ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’?
Dior Goodjohn plays Jennie, the daughter of Genie from Aladdin. Momona Tamada plays Zara, the daughter of Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove. Jacob Rodriguez plays Kronk Jr., the son of Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove. Eva Fossaceca Smedley plays Meri, the daughter of Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty. Harry Jones plays Lou, the son of Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast.
Rhys Dawkins, Connor Wong and Kyra Wong round out the cast as the Potts siblings from Beauty and the Beast.
Who is behind ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’?
Jude Weng directs from a script by Tamara Chestna, Eydie Faye and Emma Fletcher. Mark Ordesky and Jane Fleming executive produce, alongside Gary Marsh and Chestna, who also executive produced Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. Louise Hradsky and Jeffrey Mortensen serve as choreographers. The film is produced by Disney Kids & Family.
Hidden Heroes follows Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, which topped Disney+’s global movie chart in July and drove increased viewership across the franchise’s earlier films.
Featured image photo credit: Disne Kids & Family
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