The musical Descendants was a continuation of fairy tales. It introduced Disney fans to the children of some of its most beloved villains and heroes. Boyce (Carlos), Boyce (Mal), Carson, Stewart (Evie), and Jay (Case) were the children of Maleficent, Jafar, Cruella de Vil, and were also known as the four main Villain Kids, or VKs.
During a February 2020 interview with Teen Vogue Carson reflected fondly on her Descendants Years, explaining that Evie’s capture was the moment where “my life changed forever.”
The Feel to the Beat actress said, “The first day we were shooting the opening number of ‘Rotten To the Core’. My mom flew in and I recall feeling the most butterflies in my stomach. But it was magical. Even though the movie is a fairytale, it was a magical experience to shoot it. It was surreal to be part of something with The Walt Disney Company, where I get the chance to play the daughter a heritage character — it was like being a real-life Disney princess.
The VKs moved from the Isle of the Lost where magic is prohibited to Auradon in the first Descendants movies. They attended Auradon Preparatory School where they met Audrey ( Sarah Jeffrey), Ben( Mitchell Hope), and Jane ( Brenna D’Amico), who were the children of Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, Queen Belle, Beast, and Fairy Godmother respectively.
The film’s storyline continued through the rest of the films, as viewers saw Ben and Mal, who were fighting against evil, form a romantic relationship. In the final movie , they were finally engaged.
The stars have expressed their regret at not being able continue the trilogy without Boyce, , who died in July 2019, one month before the descendants 3 premier.
Cameron told Barstool Sports, “Chicks in the Office”, podcast in July 2020, that it would be difficult for the cast of films to continue without Boyce.
The “Boyfriend”, singer explained that there was a part of the song that she believes would be healing. It feels very similar to coming home. It’s a very personal experience. I believe it would be healing for me to go back to it, like a homecoming. But, it would also be hard and I don’t know if I would be up for it.
The cast did however reunite for the August 2021 animated descendants: The Royal Wedding special, in which Ben and Mal tied the knot, and Boyce’s legacy was honored.
Carson stated that “our fans are the most extraordinary people in the world” and said, Entertainment Tonight in March 2021. We hope people will feel happy when they watch this and feel connected to the characters, and, of course, our Cam.
Dove Cameron (Mal)
The actress continued her acting career by appearing in Dumplin’ and The Angry Birds Movie 2. Issac! Schmigadoon!, Big Nate. Cameron was cast as Bubbles in the live action Powerpuff Girls series. This was announced in March 2021.
She has released many singles, including “Boyfriend”, “We Belong” and “LazyBaby,” in addition to her acting career.
Sofia Carson (Evie).
Since then, Carson has starred in Enjoy the Beat and Songbird. Also, she appeared in the TV series Pretty Little Liars and released several singles before releasing her self-titled debut album in March 2022.
Cameron Boyce (Carlos)
One month before the Descendants premiere, Boyce succumbed to a seizure while he was asleep due to epilepsy. The final works of the star, documentary Showbiz Kids and movie Runt were released after his death.
Booboo Stewart (Jay)
Stewart’s career continued with roles in Julie and The Phantoms, Dr. Suess’ The Grinch Musical live, Paradise City, and Let Him Go were just a few of the roles he played.
Sarah Jeffrey (Audrey)
Fans can now see Jeffrey playing Maggie Vera on The CW’s Charmed. She has released singles “Even the Stars”, 2020, and “Suffer,” 2021.
China Anne McClain (Uma)
The Disney alum appeared in the 2020 Netflix movie Hubie Halloween, and starred in The CW series Black Lightning between 2018 and 2021.
Thomas Doherty (Harry)
The actor appeared in Legacies and High Fidelity after his Descendants days. Doherty was the star of the 2021 Gossip Girl series.
Anna Cathcart (Dizzy)
In addition to her Descendants fame the actress played Kitty Covey as the main character in all three To All the Boys I Loved Before movies, and in the Disney Channel Original Movie . It was reported in March 2021 that Cathcart would reprise her role as Kitty on the To All the Boys spinoff series XO, Kitty.
