‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ Adds 6 to Cast, Including Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket and Sherry Cola as Yzma From ‘Emperor’s New Groove’
The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story” is rounding out its cast with six new additions. The new cast members are: Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Maybe Happy Ending”) as Jiminy Cricket from “Pinocchio;” Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride,” “Camp Rock 3”) as Yzma from “The Emperor’s New Groove;” James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway’s “Aladdin”) as Genie from “Aladdin;” Hugo Ateo (“Siren”) as Kronk from “The Emperor’s New Groove;” Sean Yves Lessard (“Reginald the Vampire”) as Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast;” and Dan Bakkedahl (“Veep”) as Yen Sid from “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in “Fantasia.” They will appear alongside previously announced cast members Dior Goodjohn, Momona Tamada, Jacob Rodriguez, Eva Fossaceca Smedley, and Harry Jones.
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The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story” is rounding out its cast with six new additions. The new cast members are: Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Maybe Happy Ending”) as Jiminy Cricket from “Pinocchio;” Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride,” “Camp Rock 3”) as Yzma from “The Emperor’s New Groove;” James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway’s “Aladdin”) as Genie from “Aladdin;” Hugo Ateo (“Siren”) as Kronk from “The Emperor’s New Groove;” Sean Yves Lessard (“Reginald the Vampire”) as Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast;” and Dan Bakkedahl (“Veep”) as Yen Sid from “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in “Fantasia.” They will appear alongside previously announced cast members Dior Goodjohn, Momona Tamada, Jacob Rodriguez, Eva Fossaceca Smedley, and Harry Jones. The project was originally announced on Aug. 7 with the start of production.
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- The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story” is rounding out its cast with six new additions. The new cast members are: Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Maybe Happy Ending”) as Jiminy Cricket from “Pinocchio;” Sherry Cola (“Joy Ride,” “Camp Rock 3”) as Yzma from “The Emperor’s New Groove;” James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway’s “Aladdin”) as Genie from “Aladdin;” Hugo Ateo (“Siren”) as Kronk from “The Emperor’s New Groove;” Sean Yves Lessard (“Reginald the Vampire”) as Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast;” and Dan Bakkedahl (“Veep”) as Yen Sid from “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in “Fantasia.” They will appear alongside previously announced cast members Dior Goodjohn, Momona Tamada, Jacob Rodriguez, Eva Fossaceca Smedley, and Harry Jones.
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‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ Adds 6 to Cast, Including Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket and Sherry Cola as Yzma From ‘Emperor’s New Groove’
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