Disenchanted (film)
Sequel to Enchanted, released on Disney+ in 2022.
Disenchanted, a 2022 American musical fantasy comedy that blends live-action and animation, serves as the sequel to the 2007 film Enchanted. Directed by Adam Shankman, the screenplay was penned by Brigitte Hales from a story conceived by Richard LaGravenese along with the writing duo J. David Stem and David N. Weiss. The production was a collaboration between Walt Disney Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, and Right Coast Productions.
Returning cast members from the original film include Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, and Idina Menzel. Gabriella Baldacchino steps into the role previously played by Rachel Covey, who appears in a cameo as a different character. New additions to the cast are Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Kolton Stewart, Oscar Nunez, and Griffin Newman. Songwriters Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz returned for the sequel, with Menken also composing the score. Adams took on producing duties alongside Barry Josephson and Barry Sonnenfeld.
Discussions about an Enchanted sequel began in early 2010, but the project spent years in development hell. By 2017, Adams had signed on to reprise her role, and filming was scheduled for that summer, though it never materialized. The film was officially announced in December 2020, with the cast joining in spring 2021 and principal photography taking place in Ireland from May to July of that year.
Disenchanted premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on November 16, 2022, and was released in the United States on Disney+ two days later. Unlike its predecessor, the film received generally mixed reviews from critics, who largely praised Adams's performance but found it lacking the original's charm.
- Release year
- 2022
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Writer
- Brigitte Hales
- Production companies
- Walt Disney Pictures, Josephson Entertainment, Right Coast Productions
- Genre
- Live-action/animated musical fantasy comedy
- Platform
- Disney+ (US release)
Lore & Background
Talks of an Enchanted sequel began in early 2010, but the project languished in development hell for several years. By 2017, it was announced Amy Adams had signed on to reprise her role and filming was set to begin that summer, but it never came to fruition. The film was officially announced in December 2020, with the cast joining in spring 2021 and filming taking place in Ireland between May and July that year. Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, and Idina Menzel reprise their roles from the first film, with newcomer Gabriella Baldacchino taking over for Rachel Covey (who makes a cameo as a different character). New cast members include Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Kolton Stewart, Oscar Nunez, and Griffin Newman. Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz return as the film's songwriters, while Menken also composed the score. Adams also served as a producer of the film alongside Barry Josephson and Barry Sonnenfeld.
Reader's Guide
Disenchanted continues the story of Giselle, Robert, and Morgan Philip approximately 10 years after the first film, as they move from Manhattan to the suburban town of Monroeville. The plot involves Giselle using a wish-granting wand to transform their life into a perfect fairy tale, which inadvertently turns her into a wicked stepmother and threatens the magic of Andalasia. The film received generally mixed reviews from critics, who mostly praised Amy Adams's performance but felt it lacked the charm of the original. Unlike its predecessor, which was a theatrical release, Disenchanted debuted on Disney+ in the United States. The film features a mix of returning cast members and new additions, with Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz returning as songwriters. The production faced a long development period, with initial talks in 2010 and official announcement in December 2020, before filming in Ireland in 2021.
Did You Know?
- Amy Adams served as a producer of the film alongside Barry Josephson and Barry Sonnenfeld.
- Filming took place in Ireland between May and July 2021.
- Gabriella Baldacchino took over the role of Morgan Philip from Rachel Covey, who appears in a cameo as a different character.
- Alan Tudyk provides the voice of the talking scroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Disenchanted?
It's a 2022 musical fantasy comedy that picks up the story of the 2007 film Enchanted, mixing live-action scenes with animated sequences. The sequel was produced by Walt Disney Pictures alongside Josephson Entertainment and Right Coast Productions.
Who directed and wrote Disenchanted?
Adam Shankman directed the film, while Brigitte Hales wrote the screenplay based on a story by Richard LaGravenese, J. David Stem, and David N. Weiss.
What genre is Disenchanted?
It's a live-action/animated musical fantasy comedy, meaning it blends real actors with animated characters in a story driven by songs and magical world-building.
Which cast members return from the original Enchanted?
Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, and Idina Menzel all reprise their roles from the 2007 original, while Gabriella Baldacchino steps into a new part.
Where was Disenchanted released?
Rather than a wide theatrical run, the film debuted directly on Disney+ in the United States in 2022.
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