Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos De Vil in the ‘Descendants’ franchise, passed away in 2019, aged just 20.
This Friday, the 12th, the film “Descendants: Rise of Hearts” arrived on Disney+, the fourth film in the “Descendants” franchise that presents the story of Red (Kylie Cantrall), princess of the hostile kingdom of Wonderland, daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora). When his mother stages a coup against Auradon, Red joins forces with Chloe (Malia Baker), daughter of Cinderella (Brandy Norwood), to travel back in time and undo the event that made the queen become a villain.
The new production, however, does not feature the return of the main quartet, composed of Cameron Boyce, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson It is Booboo Stewartresponsible for starring in the first three films.
Although there is no official response to the absence of Dove, Sofia It is Booboo, Cameron did not have the opportunity to return to the role of Carlos De Vil, as he passed away in 2019, at the age of 20, due to a seizure caused by his epilepsy, a medical condition that the young actor had been facing for some time.
With the announcement of the production of the fourth “Descendants” film in 2022, many fans expressed discontent on social media over the making of a new film in the franchise after the death of Boyce. However, to honor the legacy of the actor who has also starred in other Disney hits, the studio made sure to pay tribute in the most recent film.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Dara Reneewho plays Uliana, highlighted that “We couldn’t have done it without him. ‘Descendants’ wouldn’t be what it is without him. You simply can’t continue a story without paying homage to the most important part of ‘Descendants’”.
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Early in the film, we discover that Uma (China Anne McClain) became the headmistress of Auradon. As her first plan, Ursula’s daughter reveals to the Fairy Godmother (Melanie Paxson) who has a desire to make the school accept children from all kingdoms — including Wonderland.
Surprised by the decision, the Fairy Godmother asks Uma if she was sure of what she was saying. In response, the new director says with teary eyes that this is what Carlos would have wanted done, asking her to do it as a tribute to him.
Although it does not explain what happened to the character, it is possible to understand from the conversation between the two that, just like CameronCarlos must also have died in the “Descendants” universe.
Still in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Kylie CantrallRed, revealed that, although the script has undergone some changes over the years, the one thing that has never been changed was the tribute to Cameron.
“Honoring who he was as a character and how beloved he was in the films and how special his character was, but also just honoring him and his life and his legacy. It felt like he was right there with us.”
Already Malia BakerChloe, reflected on the scene, saying that the moment is a way of admiring him.
“That scene is the one thing that stays true to the core of what this next generation is about. He’s a part of it in the same way he’s a part of all of us now, of looking at him and being able to admire him and his work and who he was as a person. He really had such a light and aura that I think he was vibrating on set. We could all feel it.”
“Descendants: Rise of Hearts” is now available for streaming on the Disney+ platform.
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