Disney Channel and Disney+ are adding new performers to the upcoming movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story,” which is part of the “Descendants” franchise. The announcements include Darren Criss joining as Jiminy Cricket and Sherry Cola joining as Yzma, expanding the film’s slate of familiar Disney characters.
Multiple outlets report the casting as the production moves forward. Deadline and Variety describe the project as a new “Descendants” film focused on the children of well-known Disney sidekicks, and both note the addition of Criss and Cola in roles tied to “Pinocchio” and “The Emperor’s New Groove,” respectively. TVLine and the other outlets also list additional characters and actors, framing the updates as a continued effort to round out the ensemble with recognizable voices and performers. While coverage emphasizes different portions of the full cast, they align on the central additions and their source material.
Overall, the reports agree on the newly announced cast members and roles, presenting the updates as part of the movie’s ongoing casting process.
