Before becoming big Hollywood stars, these actors first appeared in Disney Channel feature films
In addition to the series, Disney Channel was responsible for releasing some of the most popular films among the public, as is the case of ‘High School Musical’, which 17 years after the release of the first film in the franchise, the characters and the entire narrative that involves East High School is remembered by fans.
In addition, the channel’s original feature films featured several Hollywood stars for the first time, such as Hollywood himself. Zac Efron, the interpreter of Troy Bolton in the aforementioned franchise. In addition to him, other actors also appeared on screen for the first time in a production of the Disney Channel. Check out 5 of them below!
1. Brie Larson
Before winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in ‘Jack’s Room’ and playing Carol Danvers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Brie Larson appeared in ‘Rodas de Fogo’ (Right on Track, in the original title). Released in 2003 under the direction of Duwayne Dunham, the film features Courtney and Erica Enders, sisters who enter the masculine world of drag racing.
2. Kaley Cuoco
‘A Turma do Boliche’ (Alley Cats Strike), released in the 2000s, became responsible for launching the ‘Big Bang Theory’ actress, Kaley Cuoco, to stardom, as it was here that the actress gave life to Elisa Bowers. The plot revolves around the rivalry of two cities that, after a basketball game between high schools ended in a draw, decided to decide the winner through a game of bowling.
3. Kat Dennings
The star of ‘Two Broke Girls’ (2 Broke Girls, in the original title) and the interpreter of Darcy Lewis, Jane Fostes’ intern in the ‘Thor’ franchise, Kat Dennings, had his first role in ‘A Patrulha das Almas’ (2002). The film, which features Kathy Najimy, Eric Idle and Tommy Davidson, tells the story of two grandchildren who need to help their grandfather get to the other side after he dies.
4. Brenda Song
A decade before appearing in ‘The Social Network’, Brenda Song, had her first major role in ‘The Perfect Christmas Present’ when she played Samantha Kwan, the little girl who discovers that Santa Claus plans to bring a snow-filled Christmas to everyone around the world and that to do so, he is developing a secret weather machine.
5. Nick Jonas
Before embarking on his solo career as a singer and participating in the reboot of ‘Jumanji’, Nick Jonas, was part of one of Disney Channel’s biggest classics: ‘Camp Rock’. In the 2008 film, the artist appeared alongside his brothers, Joe It is Nick Jonas.
Source: Recreio
