Brandy Norwood Reunites with Paolo Montalban to Reprise Iconic Role of Cinderella in Disney’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red

This week, audiences were treated to a magical reunion of sorts when Grammy-winning singer and actress Brandy Norwood reprised her role as Cinderella in Disney’s upcoming movie “Descendants: The Rise of Red.” The “Descendants” franchise chronicles the lives of the teenage children of beloved Disney characters, including the daughter of Malecifant, the villain in “Sleeping Beauty,” and the son of Dopey, from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

Brandy, who was 18 when she was first cast in “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” in 1997, will play the princess again in the upcoming film. She became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and her performance was a ratings coup for ABC. Joining her in the cast is Mia Baker as Chloe, Cinderella and King Charming’s cheerful but naive daughter. Paolo Montalban, who played the prince Cinderella falls in love with, will also reprise his role in the film, which will stream on Disney+.

The “Descendants” series reimagines the lives of Disney characters from the company’s classic animated movies, by sharing the story of the teenage children of villains, princesses and other Disney characters. It has been 26 years since Brandy first played Cinderella, and fans are thrilled to see her back in fairy-tale form.

“Descendants: The Rise of Red” will be available to stream on Disney+ later this year. Fans of the classic Disney movies are sure to enjoy the modern take on the beloved characters, and the chance to see Brandy back in her iconic role.