Descendants 2
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| Directed by | Kenny Ortega |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Tracey Jeffrey (line producer) |
| Editor | Don Brochu |
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| Release | July 21, 2017[1] |
Descendants 2 is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie that is set to premiere on July 21, 2017 on five different television networks simultaneously: ABC, Freeform, Lifetime, Disney XD, and Disney Channel.[1] It is the sequel to the 2015 film Descendants. The film stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, Mitchell Hope and China Anne McClain.[2][3]
Plot
Ben, now king of Auradon, attempts to help Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay further adjust to life in Auradon. However, when Mal cracks under pressure to be royally perfect and returns to the Isle of the Lost, Evie, Carlos and Jay must help disguise Ben so they can return to the Isle and find her. Also, Mal is shocked to find Uma (China Anne McClain), Ursula's daughter, and her friends, Harry (Thomas Doherty), Captain Hook's son, and Gil (Dylan Playfair), Gaston's son, have taken her place as ruler of the island.[4][5]
Cast
- Dove Cameron as Mal, the daughter of Maleficent
- Cameron Boyce as Carlos de Vil, the son of Cruella de Vil
- Booboo Stewart as Jay, the son of Jafar
- Sofia Carson as Evie, the daughter of The Evil Queen
- China Anne McClain as Uma, the daughter of Ursula[2]
- Mitchell Hope as Ben, the son of Belle and Beast
- Thomas Doherty as Harry Hook, the son of Captain Hook[6]
- Brenna D'Amico as Jane, the daughter of the Fairy Godmother[7]
- Zachary Gibson as Doug, the son of Dopey the Dwarf[7]
- Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad Charming, the son of Cinderella and Prince Charming[7]
- Dianne Doan as Lonnie, the daughter of Fa Mulan and Li Shang[7]
- Dylan Playfair as Gil, the son of Gaston[8]
- Anna Cathcart as Dizzy Tremaine, daughter of Drizella Tremaine[9]
- Kristin Chenoweth as Maleficent, mother of Mal[10]
Production
Development
At the 2015 D23 Expo, Disney announced that a Descendants sequel film had been ordered.[11] An official announcement was made on Disney Channel's Facebook page on October 15, 2015.[12] Deadline Hollywood reported that Parriott and McGibbon would return as screenwriters and executive producers for the sequel and that the cast from the first film was expected to return.[13]
Casting
On June 10, 2016, China Anne McClain, who was already voicing Freddie on the Descendants spinoff series Descendants: Wicked World, was announced to be playing Ursula's daughter, Uma, in Descendants 2.[3] In July 2016 it was revealed that Thomas Doherty would play the role of Harry, the son of Captain Hook.[6] Earlier Sarah Jeffery who portrays Audrey revealed that she would not be returning, while Brenna D'Amico revealed that she would be returning in Descendants 2, as well as Dianne Doan, Jedidiah Goodacre, and Zachary Gibson.[7]
Soundtrack
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Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) is the upcoming soundtrack accompanying the film of the same name. The soundtrack and promotional single, "Ways to Be Wicked", was announced on April 12, 2017, while "Ways to Be Wicked" premiered one day later on Radio Disney and then was officially released on April 14 along with the pre-order of the soundtrack. The track list was revealed two days prior. The soundtrack is set to be released on July 21, 2017.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ways to Be Wicked" | 3:38 | |
| 2. | "What's My Name" |
| 3:10 |
| 3. | "Chillin' Like a Villain" |
| 3:13 |
| 4. | "Space Between" |
| 3:26 |
| 5. | "It's Goin' Down" |
| 4:12 |
| 6. | "You and Me" |
| 3:32 |
| 7. | "Kiss the Girl" |
| 2:44 |
| 8. | "Poor Unfortunate Souls" | McClain | 2:43 |
| 9. | "Better Together" (from Descendants: Wicked World) |
| 2:44 |
| 10. | "Evil" (from Descendants: Wicked World) | Cameron | 2:54 |
| 11. | "Rather Be with You" (from Descendants: Wicked World) |
| 2:14 |
| Total length: | 32:30 | ||
References
- ^ a b Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 25, 2017). "Disney Channel's Descendants 2 to Also Premiere on ABC, Freeform and Others". TVLine. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Swift, Andy (June 10, 2016). "Descendants 2 Premiering in 2017; China Anne McClain Cast as Ursula". TVLine. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Lincoln, Ross A. (June 10, 2016). "'Descendants 2' Greenlighted By Disney Channel For 2017, New Characters Added". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ^ Bentley, Jean (September 16, 2016). "Descendants 2 Scoop: Is King Ben Going Bad?". E! News. E! Entertainment Television. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ^ Berman, Rachel (2016-09-16). "Wait, What is Happening in This First Look Photo for Descendants 2?". Oh My Disney. Disney. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ^ a b Bentley, Jean (August 18, 2016). "Meet Descendants 2's Newest Villain Offspring: Captain Hook's Son, Harry". E! Online News. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Kowalski, Kristine Hope (August 12, 2016). "OMG: Are There Major Cast Shakeups Happening In 'Descendants 2'?". Twist. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "'Descendants 2' casts Gaston's son — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Drizella's Daughter Has Been Cast in Descendants 2 and She is Adorable". Oh My Disney. August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Kristin Chenoweth Will Get Even More Wicked in Planned Sequel to Disney's 'Descendants'". Playbill. October 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ^ Swift, Andy (August 15, 2015). "Descendants Sequel Ordered at Disney Channel". Yahoo! TV. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ^ "sequel confirmation on Facebook". Disney Channel. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015 – via Facebook.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 15, 2015). "'Descendants' Sequel Set At Disney Channel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ "Descendants 2 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)". iTunes. April 14, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2017.