Secret Society of Second-Born Royals
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals is an upcoming American contemporary science fantasy action superhero film. Anna Mastro serves as director, with a screenplay co-written by Alex Livak and Andrew Green, based on an original story by Litvak, Green, and Austin Winsberg. Zanne Devine, Mike Karz and Winsberg serve as producers. Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Skylar Astin and Élodie Yung star in the film. The film was produced in association with Disney Channel.[2][3]
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Directed by | Anna Mastro |
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Music by | Leo Birenberg |
Cinematography | Jaron Presant |
Edited by | Evan Ahlgren[1] |
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Distributed by | Disney+ Disney Media Distribution |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals is set to be released on Disney+ on September 25, 2020.
Plot
The film follows Sam, "a rebellious princess second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as Sam’s lack of interest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom. The movie follows Sam’s adventures at a top-secret training program for a new class of second-born royals tasked with saving the world."[2]
Cast
- Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Sam
- Skylar Astin as Professor James Morrow
- Élodie Yung as Catherine
- Niles Fitch as Tuma
- Ashley Liao as Eleanor
- Noah Lomax as Mike
- Faly Rakotohavana as Matteo
- Isabella Blake-Thomas as January
- Olivia Deeble as Roxana
- Greg Bryk as Inmate 34
Production
In March 2019, it was reported that Secret Society of Second-Born Royals was in development for Disney+ with executive producers Austin Winsberg and Mike Karz, directed by Anna Mastro, and written by Alex Litvak and Andrew Green.[4] By May, Zanne Devine and Juliana Janes signed on as executive producer and co-producer, respectively.[2] The script is based on an original story by Litvak, Green, and Winsberg.[5] Élodie Yung revealed on later that month that she had been cast in the film.[6] The cast was later announced with Peyton Elizabeth Lee in the lead role.[7][2] Greg Bryk will co-star as the film's primary antagonist.[8]
Filming took place in Mississauga, Ontario at University of Toronto Mississauga from May 6 to June 29, 2019.[9]
Release
The film is scheduled for release on September 25, 2020 on Disney+.[10] It was previously scheduled to release on Disney+ on July 17, 2020.[11]
References
- https://twitter.com/DeluxeToronto/status/1266135634076286976
- Pedersen, Erik (May 9, 2019). "Secret Society of Second Born Royals: Andi Mack's Peyton Elizabeth Lee Toplines Disney+ Princess Movie". Deadline. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
...our partners at Disney Channel are the perfect team to deliver this movie...
- Nellie, Andreeva (April 28, 2020). "Disney Channels EVP Nancy Kanter To Depart Company In 2021 After 20 Years". Deadline. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
...Secret Society of Second Born Royals, Disney Channel's first original movie for Disney+...
- Cabrales, Cami (March 4, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Secret Society Of Second Born Royals Coming To Disney+". The Disney Insider. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- "Peyton Elizabeth Lee to Star in Original Movie "Secret Society of Second Born Royals" for Disney+". Laughing Place. May 9, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- Tyler, Jacob (May 4, 2019). "Secret Society Of Second Born Royals adds Elodie Yung to cast". Geeks Worldwide. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- Deitchman, Beth (May 9, 2019). "JUST ANNOUNCED: Peyton Elizabeth Lee to Star in Secret Society of Second Born Royals for Disney+". D23. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- Petski, Denise (May 17, 2019). "'Secret Society Of Second Born Royals': Greg Bryk To Star In Disney+ Movie". Deadline. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- Shuler, Skyler (April 2, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Disney+ Sci-Fi Series 'Secret Society Of Second Born' To Begin Production This Summer". HN Entertainment. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- @disneyplus (2020-06-17). "On Sep. 25, start streaming a new kind of royal adventure. Secret Society of Second-Born Royals, an Original Movie, only on #DisneyPlus. #SSSBR". Twitter.
- Disney+ (2020-05-27). "They're not the heirs, but they're destined to protect the throne. Secret Society of Second-Born Royals, an Original Movie, is streaming July 17 on #DisneyPlus. #SSSBRpic.twitter.com/6SlBnzL1hv". @disneyplus. Retrieved 2020-05-27.