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Disney Channel Movie Adds Cast Members for Descendants Story

Updated 2026-08-18 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story' is expanding its cast with six new additions, including Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket and Sherry Cola as Yzma from 'Emperor’s New Groove.' The film aims to bring more depth and diversity to the Descendants franchise.

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‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ Adds 6 to Cast, Including Darren Criss as Jiminy Cricket and Sherry Cola as Yzma From ‘Emperor’s New Groove’

The Disney Channel and Disney+ movie “Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story” is rounding out its cast with six new additions. The new cast members are: Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Maybe Happy Ending”) as Jiminy Cricket from “Pinocchio;”

2026-08-18 17:00 UTC