Disenchanted Grants Quite a Powerful Midlife Fairytale Crisis Wish

The sequel to Disney’s live-action fairytale Enchanted arrives completely timed for festive household gatherings throughout the holidays. The Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey-led Disenchanted appears to be not solely a brand new chapter of the true world fortunately ever after, however one other enjoyable takedown of basic fairytale tropes. Watch the new trailer under! 

The first movie boldly challenged fairytale notions of affection at first sight and cleverly dissected them by means of tune and fantastical motion. By the tip, idealistic, would-be princess Giselle (Adams) and cynical New York City lawyer Robert (Dempsey) met someplace within the center to cement their relationship. In Disenchanted, it’s some 10 years later, and we decide up on the couple and their youngsters feeling stressed within the metropolis. Giselle misses the magic of her fairytale dwelling world and so the household strikes for a few of the quaintness of suburbia. But the brand new setting is not as idyllic because it appears—and it drives a wedge between Giselle and her now-teenage stepdaughter, who misses her mates. So when the chance arises to make a want to make issues extra magical, Giselle takes it, not anticipating the results that observe… contemplating what a stepmom’s position is in fairytale tales.

Disenchanted additionally options Idina Menzel (Frozen) and James Marsden (Westworld) returning to reprise their roles from the primary movie, in addition to an ensemble that consists of Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, and Gabriella Baldacchino. It’s directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray) from a screenplay by Brigitte Hales, and options a brand new soundtrack from two Oscar winners: composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.

Watch Disenchanted on Disney+ November 18.

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