Disney Channel fans have been buzzing with excitement over the premiere of the latest installment in the Descendants franchise, Descendants: The Rise of Red. The new chapter introduces a fresh cast of characters, portrayed by talented actors such as Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, and more.
Among the new faces, viewers were delighted to see the return of familiar actors Brandy Norwood and Paolo Montalban, adding a nostalgic touch to the Disney Channel original.
For those looking to get acquainted with the cast, here's a breakdown of who's who in Descendants: The Rise of Red:
- Kylie Cantrall takes on the role of Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, known for her previous work as Gabby Duran in Gabby Duran & The Unsittables.
- Malia Baker steps into the shoes of Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming, recognized for her portrayal of Mary Anne Spier in The Baby-Sitters Club.
- Brandy Norwood reprises her role as Cinderella, with a notable past performance as Moesha Mitchell in Moesha.
- Paolo Montalban makes a comeback as King Charming, having previously appeared as Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat: Conquest.
- Dara Reneé embodies the character of Uliana, the younger sister of Ursula, also known for her role as Kourtney in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
- Rita Ora takes on the role of the Queen of Hearts, recognized for her portrayal of Mia Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise.
- China Anne McClain portrays Uma, the daughter of Ursula, with previous credits including Jazmine Payne in House of Payne.
- Joshua Colley plays the younger version of Hook, known for his role as Monty in Dead Boy Detectives.
- Ruby Rose Turner embodies Bridget, the Princess of Wonderland, recognized for her portrayal of Cami Wrather in Coop & Cami Ask the World.
- Morgan Dudley portrays Ella, the younger version of Cinderella, with past credits including Robin in A Tourist's Guide to Love.
- Peder Lindell takes on the role of Morgie, the son of Morgana le Fay, with previous work as Lornish Guard in Hidden Falls.
- Tristan Padil plays the younger version of Prince Charming, marking his first major TV role.
- Grace Narducci portrays Fay, the younger version of Fairy Godmother, known for her role as Ivy Bucci in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
- Jeremy Swift embodies the character of Merlin, recognized for his portrayal of Leslie Higgins in Ted Lasso.
- Leonardo Nam takes on the role of Maddox Hatter, the son of the Mad Hatter, with previous credits including Lutz in Westworld.
- Mars portrays the younger version of Maleficent, making their debut in a major TV role.
- Anthony Pyatt plays the younger version of Hades, with past credits including Ethan Royer in Will Trent.
- Melanie Paxson embodies Fairy Godmother, known for her role as Marcy in Dealbreakers.
- Levin Valayil takes on the role of Aladdin, marking his first major TV role.
- Kabir Bery portrays the younger version of Aladdin, also in his first major TV role.
- Alex Boniello embodies Jack of Diamonds, recognized for his role as Crash in Ghosts.
- Shazia Pascal portrays Jasmine, known for her portrayal of Princess Nawa in The Hot Chick.
- Sam Morelos takes on the role of Meadow, recognized for her role as Nikki in That '90s Show.
- Julee Cerda embodies Evil Stepmother, known for her portrayal of Ivy Sands in Blindspot.
- Aiza Azaar plays the younger version of Jasmine, marking her first major TV role.
With such a diverse and talented cast, Descendants: The Rise of Red promises to be an exciting addition to the beloved franchise. Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts and reviews of the latest installment in the comments!
