LOS ANGELES — Villains, heroes, music and dance are back in Disney’s “Descendants” franchise with the fifth film, “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.”<\/p>\n
The stars made their way down the red carpet at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, sharing what fans can expect.<\/p>\n
The film’s story involves Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts; Chloe Charming, Cinderella’s child; and other descendants of Disney heroes and villains.<\/p>\n
Kylie Cantrall, who plays Red, said her character is trying to figure out what it means to be seen as a princess.<\/p>\n
“She’s trying to be better,” Cantrall said. “But definitely, in this new timeline, people look up to her as a princess. She’s trying to define what that means for her and figure out how she can be a leader.”<\/p>\n
The movie features plenty of music. But Malia Baker, who plays Chloe, said it also carries a message.<\/p>\n
“I feel like there’s [sic] a lot of lessons that only I’ve learned, but I’m excited to pass down for generations so that they can feel like they’re seen, represented and heard,” Baker said.<\/p>\n
Rita Ora also returns as the Queen of Hearts. She said she was excited to sing with Brandy Norwood, who is back as Cinderella.<\/p>\n
“It’s been on my BINGO card list since, I don’t know, the beginning of time?” Ora said. “It’s like, who doesn’t want to sing with Brandy?”<\/p>\n
“Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” also introduces new characters, including Red’s sister, Pink.<\/p>\n
“Pink is very bubbly, over-the-top, extremely glittery and sparkly. She’s just magic,” said Liamani Segura, who plays Pink.<\/p>\n
Leonardo Nam, who portrays Maddox Hatter, added, “You do look through the eyes of magic when you’re a kid. And this franchise really does offer that to the world and I’m so grateful to be a part of it.”<\/p>\n
Kiara Romero, who plays Hazel Hook, said the franchise also plays with ideas about what makes a villain.<\/p>\n
“I think what’s fun about ‘Descendants’ is that villains aren’t so villainous, that’s what you realize,” she said. “And they think they’re villainous but, yeah, not really.”<\/p>\n
“Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” premieres Thursday, July 16 on Disney Channel and begins streaming Friday on Disney+.<\/p>\n
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