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‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ Adds Darren Criss, Sherry Cola, James Monroe Iglehart & More As Iconic Disney Characters

Deadline · August 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM

‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ Adds Darren Criss, Sherry Cola, James Monroe Iglehart & More As Iconic Disney Characters

After revealing the start of production on a new Descendants film featuring the children of some of Disney’s most beloved sidekicks, Disney Channel has added some additional cast members to the upcoming project.

Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story has added Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, Sherry Cola as Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove, James Monroe […]

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