A Disney Movie About the Kids of Evil Villains?

Descendants Movie News and PosterYes, it’s in the works. It sounds weird but Disney Channel is working on a new movie called Descendants that will feature the teenage kids of Disney’s evil villains. Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) is set to direct and casting is now underway for the lead roles. Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott are writing the script.
 
Filming is expected to begin next spring with Disney eyeing a 2015 Disney Channel premiere.
 
Announcing the new movie, Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said, “We mined Disney’s treasure trove of stories and developed a new, comedic approach to the fabled characters everyone knows and loves. The result is a modern and unexpected re-interpretation of classic heritage characters utilizing contemporary, relatable settings and themes.”
 
The Plot:
 
In a present day idyllic kingdom, the benevolent teenaged son of the King and Queen (Beast and Belle from Disney’s iconic Beauty and the Beast) is poised to take the throne. His first proclamation: offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, the Evil Queen and Jafar who have been imprisoned on a forbidden island with all the other villains, sidekicks, evil step-mothers and step-sisters. These villainous descendants (Carlos, Mal, Evvie and Jay, respectively) are allowed into the kingdom to attend prep school alongside the offspring of iconic Disney heroes, including Fairy Godmother, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Mulan. However, the evil teens face a dilemma. Should they follow in their nefarious parents’ footsteps and help all the villains regain power or embrace their innate goodness and save the kingdom?
 
Source: Disney Channel
 
-Posted by Rebecca Murray

Follow Us On:


Stumble It!