Disney’s bringing the Cheetah Girls back in the music-driven original movie, The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. The movie will be filmed in South Africa and will star a new group of Cheetah Girls played by Leah Sava Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen Chang, and Sophie Lennon.
Raven-Symoné returns as Galleria and will serve as an executive producer. Adrienne Bailon, Lynn Whitfield, and Lori Alter are also reprising their roles as Chanel, Dorothea, and Juanita. And Sabrina Bryan’s putting in a “special appearance” as Dorinda. Disney confirmed Sophia Bush is on board in a supporting role as Jennifré.
“The story picks up when Cheetah Girls Galleria (Symoné) and Chanel (Bailon), alongside Galleria’s daughter Faith (Jeffries) and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary,” reads Disney’s synopsis. “Along the way, these four teen girls test their friendship, find their voice, and discover the true Cheetah spirit as they save the preserve and ultimately take the stage as the new Cheetah Girls.”
Bille Woodruff (Bridgerton) is directing from a screenplay by Kara Holden, Sarah Watson, and Deborah Swisher. Kyle Hanagami is on board as choreographer and Debra Martin Chase is executive producing.
“The Cheetah Girls has always been about friendship, music, and empowering young people to use their voice,” stated Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “That spirit connected deeply with a generation of fans, and it still resonates today. Bringing this dynamic new group of young stars to the franchise allows us to continue that legacy for a new era of kids and families.”
