"Descendants: The Rise of Red" cast breaks down epic adventure, legendary characters, and music

Silence on Set

We spoke with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, and Dara Renee about what it was like entering the world of Descendants, which takes us on an epic adventure. The cast was excited to discuss their favorite moments, being on set, the music, costumes, and working with legends Brandy and Rita Ora.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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“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 Reneé 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” premieres Friday, July 12, exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore on Friday, Aug. 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.

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