For 10 years, Disney descendants The series reminded viewers that no one is defined by where they come from.
Whether the child of a hero or a villain, each new generation challenges expectations and proves that family legacy doesn’t have to determine your future. that message will be returned Descendants: Wicked Wonderlandtakes audiences into the whimsical world of Wonderland and introduces a different class of young characters determined to write their own stories.
Joining the next generation are Princess Chloe Charming, played by Kylie Cantrall, the daughter of Cinderella (Brandi) and King Charming (Paolo Montalban), and Princess Red, played by Malia Baker, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora).
As the franchise expands its roster of Disney descendants, evil wonderland It also introduces new classes of heroes and villains, including Louis, the son of encantoLuisa Madrigal. Hazel Hook, Captain Hook’s daughter. And Pink, Red’s younger sister and the daughter of the Queen of Hearts. The film brings back some of our favorite characters while also exploring identity, friendship, family expectations, and the courage to forge your own path.
In an interview with Gatey, stars Liamani Segura, Alexandro Bird, Chiara Romero, Baker, and Cantrall reflected on the themes of their previous films. descendants It resonates with fans while imagining what the future of Disney storytelling could be, including the possibility of LGBTQ+ couples joining the franchise.
A story about becoming yourself
One of the ideas that characterizes this series is that children are more than their parents’ reputations. That message is still at the center of the world evil wonderland.
“I think that’s a big theme of this movie,” Segura said. “Children are different from their parents. They don’t have to have the same outcome.”
Bird agreed, saying it was “a really big metaphor for the series as a whole.” Romero added that discovering who you are doesn’t always come quickly.
“Sometimes it takes a while to get there,” she said. “It’s hard to separate from your parents and realize who you are, so you need someone to help you along the way.”
Imagining an LGBTQ+ family in the Disney world
meanwhile descendants Countless family trees have been introduced that connect Disney heroes and villains, but one thing the series hasn’t explored yet is the standard LGBTQ+ parent pairing.
So we asked the cast members to have a little dream.
Mother Gothel quickly emerged as a fan favorite choice (and rightfully so), with nominations ranging from Maleficent to the Evil Queen.
“Parenting is going to be tough,” one cast member joked.
The conversation then turned to Alexandro Bird’s character, Lewis’ son. encanto Fan favorite Luisa Madrigal. Since then encanto Since her debut, Luisa has become something of a queer icon online, with LGBTQ+ fans embracing her strength, confidence, and powerful sister who refuses to conform to traditional female stereotypes.
When mentioned Luisa’s status as a “lesbian icon” among her fans, Byrd laughed.
“Yeah, I’ve seen that,” he said.
because evil wonderland Since they never reveal who Lewis’ other parent is, I couldn’t help but ask if there’s room for interpretation for fans.
“I don’t know,” he admitted, before adding with a smile, “It’s very possible. We don’t know yet.”
Maria Baker was similarly excited to hear about Luisa’s loyal LGBTQ+ fans.
“I’m so excited. I had no idea,” she said.
The conversation eventually returned to what caused the problem. descendants It’s really fun to begin with. Bring together characters from completely different Disney worlds and see what happens.
“Characters who would never interact are now going to high school together,” Baker said. “Different high schools have different people they like.”
as descendants The universe continues to expand, and it’s easy to imagine that someday that excitement will include LGBTQ+ love stories.
Why LGBTQ+ fans stay connected to their “descendants”
Disney has been gradually working towards LGBTQ+ representation across its film and TV projects, but many fans still hope more openly gay relationships will become a part of flagship series such as descendants.
The series has already gained a passionate LGBTQ+ fan base thanks to its themes of acceptance, chosen family, and refusing to let others define you.
and Descendants: Wicked Wonderlandthe franchise continues to encourage young viewers to embrace who they are and not what others expect of them. And if the cast has anything to say about it, perhaps the next generation of Disney descendants will also include a few more unexpected romances.
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
