- A sequel to the 2007 Disney movie "Enchanted" is headed to Disney+ starring Amy Adams.
- "Disenchanted" will include returning stars Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, and Idina Menzel.
- The film hits Disney+ on November 24, 2022.
A sequel to Disney's "Enchanted," titled "Disenchanted," is in the works more than a decade after the first film hit theaters.
"Enchanted," released in November 2007, centered on a princess named Giselle (played by Amy Adams), who had a rude awakening after being pushed down a magical well and transported from the animated land of Andalasia to modern-day, real-life New York City.
The cast of the family film also included James Marsden, Patrick Dempsey, and Idina Menzel.
Here's what we can expect from "Disenchanted."
Adams, Dempsey, Marsden, and Menzel will be reprising their roles
The movie, along with Adams' return, was announced during Disney Investor Day in December 2020.
The following month, Dempsey appeared on "Good Morning America" and said that he's returning as Robert Philip, the divorce lawyer who fell in love with Giselle.
"I just got this script for the second movie, and then I'm starting to go through and get notes together," the "Grey's Anatomy" star said. "There's talk that we'll be shooting that in the spring, which is exciting."
In March 2021, "Enchanted" composer Alan Menken confirmed that Marsden and Menzel will also return as Prince Edward and Nancy, respectively. Marsden sang in "Enchanted" but Menzel, a Tony-winning performer, did not. At the end of the first movie, the two characters got married.
Dempsey will be singing in the sequel, for the 1st time in his career
"I get to sing and dance," the actor told Variety. "To work with everybody again after 14 years is just really exciting. We need some escapism right now. We need those romantic comedies and those musicals to get people out of the doldrums that we're in."
"I've never ever sung publicly — for a reason," Dempsey added. "So bear with me. I hope the fans embrace it. But they've set me up for success and the lyrics are really fun. The numbers have really great choreography."
He also said that he won't be singing with Menzel.
The star was tight-lipped about the plot, describing it as "interesting" and saying that the movie took a long time to come together because "no one could agree on the script." Dempsey did however reveal that "the story is getting better and better."
Dempsey told Variety in September 2022 that he enjoyed the process of singing in the movie, particularly the training and rehearsals. But he found it really hard to sing in front of Menzel.
"She's a legend," he said, "and James is a great singer, and so is Amy. So, I was a little out of my depth with everybody but I somehow managed to find a voice in there."
Maya Rudolph, 'Community' star Yvette Nicole Brown, and 'Glee' actress Jayma Mays are among those joining the cast
According to Deadline, Rudolph will be portraying a villain. The publication reported that Brown and Mays may also be playing antagonists.
Rudolph herself confirmed her role, tweeting: "What's a good fairy tale without a great villain? I'll see you in Andalasia my pretties...."
Additionally, the cast includes musician Kolton Stewart and "The Office" alum Oscar Nunez.
Gabby Baldacchino has also been cast as Giselle and Robert's daughter Morgan. "Disenchanted" will mark the 19-year-old's feature film debut.
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'Disenchanted' is set 15 years after Gisele and Robert got married. Now, they're moving out of the city and into the suburbs.
The official synopsis from Disney+ reads:
"It has been 15 years since Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert (Patrick Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn't the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Maya Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever. Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn't been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family's future happiness in jeopardy. Now, Giselle is in a race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family."
The movie will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ on November 24, 2022
On May 17, an official Disney press release confirmed that the film, directed by Adam Shankman, had started production, with shooting underway in Ireland. Filming wrapped in August, per an Instagram post from Shankman.
In November 2021, Disney+ revealed that fans can expect the film in late 2022.
The exact release date and the first trailer were unveiled at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, in September 2022. You can watch the trailer below.