'Descendants: The Rise of Red' Set for Summer Premiere on Disney+
The fourth installment introduces new characters and a time-traveling adventure, with China Anne McClain returning as Uma.
- China Anne McClain returns as Uma in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' the fourth film in the Descendants franchise, set to premiere on Disney+ this summer.
- The new film introduces Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and features a time-traveling adventure to prevent a catastrophic coup on Auradon.
- Original cast member Melanie Paxson reprises her role as Fairy Godmother, while new faces include Kylie Cantrall as Red and Malia Baker as Chloe Charming.
- Jennifer Phang directs the film, with a script by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer, marking a departure from Kenny Ortega who directed the first three films.
- McClain describes returning to the role of Uma as a 'healing' journey, especially after the loss of Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos in the original trilogy.