If you’re a fan of the Disney Channel Descendants series then you will be excited to know that Disney just announced that Descendants 3 will be released Summer of 2019!
The news came during a programming event for Disney Channel’s Zombies and fans of the show could not be more excited.
There are new characters and cast members. During the announcement given by Dove Cameron, who plays Mal, she alluded to a new villain entering the story who just might be Mal’s father. Take a look at the epic teaser below:
“By adding a modern twist to Disney’s most treasured heritage properties, the world of ‘Descendants’ has become an instant classic. We’re thrilled that the creative team that conceived and launched this global phenomenon is back to dive deeper into these characters and the imaginative world from which they come,” said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, in a statement.
Descendants 3 will begin production in Vancouver, Canada this summer for next year’s debut. Reprising their roles are: Dove Cameron as Mal, Cameron Boyce as Carlos, Sofia Carson as Evie, Booboo Stewart as Jay, Mitchell Hope as King Ben and China Anne McClain as Uma. Also known as our fave VKs. Additional casting for Descendants 3 will be announced at a later date.
Writers and producers Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon, who won a 2016 Writers Guild Award for “Descendants,” will also return.
Director Kenny Ortega who directed the first two films will also return to the franchise. He will also be an executive producer and serve as choreographer. Ortega directed all three installments of “High School Musical,” another popular Disney Channel film series and choreographed those as well.
Until then, just keep be chillin’ like a villain. And counting the days until Descendants 3.