Disney’s movie musical Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story, featuring the children of Disney sidekicks Genie,,Yzma , Kronk, Merryweather and Lumiere, is in production in Vancouver.
Hidden in the center of each fairy tale is a portal to a secret training facility where the descendants of legendary sidekicks are challenged to join the elite ranks of partners to heroes. When a villainous duo comes to Sidekick Academy, a group of fresh recruits must band together — without heroes, without parents — using only their new skills to save the fairytale realm before it’s too late.
Characters:
Dior Goodjohn as Jennie, the daughter of Genie from Aladdin.
Momona Tamada, as Zara, the daughter of Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove.
Jacob Rodriguez as Kronk Jr., the son of Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove.
Eva Fossaceca Smedley as Meri, the daughter of Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty.
Harry Jone as Lou, the son of Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast.
Connor Wong and Kyra Wong as the Potts Siblings from Beauty and the Beast
Rhys Dawkins in an undisclosed role.
Casting Calls:
Disney did Open Casting Calls n the Spring under the working title Extra Credit.
Here’s one for Kronk Jr.
Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story
Working title: EXTRA CREDIT
Vancouver filming dates: August 10 2026 – September 26 2026.
Director: Jude Weng.
Cast:. Dior Goodjohn, Momona Tamada, Jacob Rodriguez, Eva Fossaceca Smedley, Harry Jones, Rhys Dawkins, Connor Wong, Kyra Wong.
Choreographers: Louise Hradsky, Jeffrey Mortensen.
Producers: Gary Marsh, Disney Channel.
How popular are Disney’s music-driven movies for teens?
Last month, BC-filmed Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,, starring Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker,. premiered as Disney+’s #1 movie globally and its soundtrack debuted at #2 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart.
Related: BC-Filmed Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Premieres on Disney/Disney+
Next up is Thursday’s premiere of movie musical Camp Rock 3, featuring the return of the Jonas Brothers and a Demi Lovato cameo. It filmed in BC too.
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