Last night, Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of the Disney Original Movie “Descendants: The Rise of Red” at the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California. The latest film in the global hit “Descendants” franchise from Disney Branded Television welcomed influencers, celebrity fans, and the film’s stars and creative team to step into Wonderland ahead of the movie’s premiere on Friday, July 12, on Disney+.
The themed RED carpet was rolled out for “Descendants: The Rise of Red” cast members, including Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Rita Ora, Brandy, Dara Reneé, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Jeremy Swift, Leonardo Nam, Paolo Montalban, Joshua Colley and Peder Lindell and returning stars China Anne McClain and Melanie Paxson.
They were joined by the film’s creative team, including Suzanne Todd (executive producer), Gary Marsh (executive producer), Jennifer Phang (director), Russell Sommer (writer) and Dan Frey (writer).
Talent from the previous “Descendants” movies — Sarah Jeffery, Anna Cathcart, Jedidiah Goodacre, Brenna D’Amico and Jadah Marie — lent their support, as well as Cantrall and Reneé’s co-stars Julia Lester and Frankie Rodriguez from “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” Stars from other Disney Branded Television properties joined, including David Henrie and Janice LeAnne Brown from the upcoming “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” Freya Skye and Malachi Barton from “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires,” and Mykal-Michelle Harris from Disney Jr’s “Ariel.”
Brandy
Rita Ora
DARA RENE
CHINA ANNE MCCLAIN
KYLIE CANTRALL
RUBY ROSE TURNER
JOSHUA COLLEY
Malia Baker
PEDER LINDELL
Morgan Dudley
KAAVIA JAMES UNION WADE, GABRIELLE UNION
Kyla Pratt and family
JADAH MARIE
Mars
WILL SIMMONS, TWINSAUCE
About “Descendants: The Rise of Red”
“Descendants: The Rise of Red” follows the story of Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter. When the tyrannical Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, polar opposites Red and Chloe must join forces and travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.
The film stars a new ensemble of Villain Kids (VKs) and legacy characters, including Kylie Cantrall as Red, Malia Baker as Chloe, Brandy as Cinderella, Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts, Dara Reneeì as Ursula’s sister Uliana, Ruby Rose Turner as Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts, Morgan Dudley as Ella/Young Cinderella, Joshua Colley as Young Hook, Peder Lindell as Morgie, Grace Narducci as Fay/Young Fairy Godmother, Jeremy Swift as Principal Merlin, Paolo Montalban as King Charming, and Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter. China Anne McClain is back as fan-favorite Uma and the new principal at Auradon Prep. Melanie Paxson also reprises her role as Fairy Godmother.
“Descendants: The Rise of Red” is executive produced by Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. The film is directed by Jennifer Phang, with a script from Dan Frey and Russell Sommer. The movie is choreographed by Ashley Wallen (“The Greatest Showman”) with a score by Torin Borrowdale (“Searching”). The production design is by Mark Hofeling, with Declan Quinn serving as the director of photography. Katie Ennis is the editor. Co-executive producers include Mahita P. Simpson and Jennifer Phang, and Wendy S. Williams is producer. Costume design is by Julia Caston and Emilio Sosa.
(Disney/Mike Baker)
