The “Enchanted” sequel, “Disenchanted,” is really, finally happening. The original movie – which starred Amy Adams as the lost Princess Giselle, Patrick Dempsey as her love interest Robert, James Marsden as Prince Edward, and Idina Menzel as Nancy – was released in 2007, and sequel rumours followed it for years. Disney finally greenlit the sequel movie at the end of 2020.
“Disenchanted” finally started filming in 2021, and is currently doing reshoots in Buckinghamshire, England. The first photos from the set show Giselle and Robert in a fairytale wonderland in gorgeous old-fashioned costumes. For her part, Adams told Jimmy Fallon back in the fall of 2021 that the sequel has been a ton of work, with more singing and dancing than the original.
She explained, “The last time I really danced as much as I’m required to dance in this, I was in my 20s, and now I’m not in my 20s. It feels different in your 40s. In my heart, I look like I’m in my 20s when I’m dancing, and then I would watch playback and be like, ‘Whoa, that’s not the same.”
Here’s everything we know about the “Enchanted” sequel including its cast, plot, release date, and more.
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"Disenchanted" Plot
Disney’s plot for the new movie is this: “Fifteen years after the events of the first film, Giselle moves with Robert and Morgan to the suburb of Monroeville, where she’s faced with juggling the challenges that come with a new home and discovering what happily ever after truly means to her and her new family.”
In the photos from the set, Amy Adams was spotted pushing a baby carriage and touching her stomach. It’s possible that in “Disenchanted,” Giselle has recently given or is about to give birth.
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Disenchanted Cast
Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden are all returning for the new film. Joining them are Yvette Nicole Brown as Rosaleen, Jayma Mays as Ruby, Maya Rudolph as Malvina Monroe, Oscar Nunez as Edgar, Kolton Stewart as Malvina’s son, and Gabriella Baldacchino as Morgan, Robert’s daughter from the first film. Ann Harada, Michael McCorry Rose, and James Monroe Iglehart will also appear in undisclosed roles.
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"Disenchanted" Director
Adam Shankman will direct the new film. His previous credits include “Hairspray,” “The Wedding Singer,” and “Rock of Ages.” He has also worked extensively as a choreographer.
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"Disenchanted" Music
Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the music for “Enchanted,” also wrote new songs for “Disenchanted.”
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What Is "Disenchanted"'s Release Date?
“Disenchanted” is currently scheduled to be released exclusively on Disney+ by the end of the year.
