Top Stories

'Descendants 2' Casts China Anne McClain as Ursula's Daughter

'Descendants 2' Casts China Anne McClain as Ursula's Daughter

Exciting news – the cast of the upcoming Disney Channel sequel Descendants 2 is shaping up and China Anne McClain has joined the film.

The 17-year-old actress will be playing the role of Uma, the daughter of The Little Mermaid‘s villain Ursula.

It was also confirmed that Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, and Mitchell Hope will reprise their starring roles as Mal, Carlos, Jay, Evie and King Ben, respectively.

Two more characters are yet to be cast – the progeny of villains Captain Hook and Gaston!

“Just when you thought ‘Happily Ever After’ had come to the land of Auradon, Descendants 2 turns the page to reveal a whole new level of mystery and surprise,” Gary Marsh, the president of Disney Channels Worldwide, teased in a statement.

Kenny Ortega will return as director, executive producer, and choreographer. Production will begin this summer for a premiere date in 2017!

Just Jared on Facebook
Photos: Disney Channel
Posted to: China Anne McClain, Descendants, Movies