Disney is expanding the Descendants universe in a big way.“Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story”is officially on the way, and the casting news is already major. Darren Criss, known for his iconic run on“Glee,”will be playing Jiminy Cricket. He’s joined by Sherry Cola as Yzma and Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart as Genie. The movie follows the children of famous Disney sidekicks as they train at a secret Sidekick Academy, only to be forced into action when two villains threaten the fairy tale world.
The cast also includes Dior Goodjohn as Jennie, Genie’s daughter, and Momona Tamada as Zara, Yzma’s daughter. The premise is a fresh take on the franchise, flipping the script and giving the supporting characters a chance to shine. It’s a theme that resonates with anyone who has ever felt overlooked, and it’s wrapped in the signature music and dance energy that makes the Descendants series so popular. The previous installment,“Wicked Wonderland,”was the No. 1 movie on Disney+ globally in its first 10 days, so expectations are high for this one.
“Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story”is set to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+. Are you excited to see Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket? Which Disney sidekick’s kid would you want to hang out with?
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