Warning: This post contains minor spoilers for Disenchanted
Disenchanted’s new cast and returning character guide. A direct sequel to 2007’s hit musical fantasy Enchanted, Disenchanted picks up years after the events of the first film. While many of the main cast from Enchanted return for this Disney+ sequel, there are plenty of new characters who make their own mark on the franchise.
Disney+ has been sprucing up its library, leaning on sequels to beloved classics, including Hocus Pocus 2. Disenchanted comes 15 years after the original film, which saw Giselle of Andalasia get a big dose of reality when she lands in New York and realizes that life may not be the easy happily ever after she once expected it to be. Giselle is older and wiser in Disenchanted, but she still craves some of that good old fairy tale bliss. To bring the sequel’s story to life, the film, directed by Adam Shankman, introduces a plethora of new characters to interact with familiar ones.
Amy Adams As Giselle
Giselle is originally an animated fairytale character from the kingdom of Andalasia. She ended up in New York after being sent there by Prince Edward's evil stepmother in Enchanted. In Disenchanted, Giselle is settled in her life and believes moving to Monroeville will bring about new adventures for her family. Giselle is portrayed by Amy Adams, who is best known for her roles in The Fighter, the sci-fi film Arrival, American Hustle, The Woman in the Window, the HBO series Sharp Objects, Catch Me if You Can, and Julie & Julia.
Patrick Dempsey As Robert Philip
Robert Philip is a lawyer and the husband of Giselle. He moves with her to Monroeville from New York with their daughters Morgan and Sophia. Robert is portrayed by Patrick Dempsey, who is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in the long-running series Grey’s Anatomy. Dempsey has also been in Maid of Honor, Enchanted, Bridget Jones’s Baby, and Valentine’s Day.
James Marsden As King Edward
Edward is the king of Andalasia. He was initially interested in marrying Giselle in Enchanted, but ultimately fell in love with and married Nancy, Robert’s ex. King Edward is portrayed by James Marsden, who is best known for his roles in Hairspray, as Scott Summers/Cyclops in the X-Men franchise, the HBO series Westworld, the Netflix series Dead to Me, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Notebook, 27 Dresses, and the comedy series 30 Rock.
Idina Menzel As Nancy Tremaine
Nancy Tremaine is the Queen of Andalasia and the wife of King Edward. Together, they’re the godparents of Giselle and Robert’s daughter Sophia. Idina Menzel is best known for being in the Broadway hits Wicked and Rent, in which she reprised the role of Maureen in the 2005 film of the same name. Menzel has also voiced Elsa in Frozen and Frozen II, and has appeared in the Prime Video musical Cinderella, Glee, and Uncut Gems.
Maya Rudolph As Malvina Monroe
Malvina Monroe is a resident of Monroeville and the resident “queen bee” who sees Giselle as competition. Malvina is portrayed by Maya Rudolph, who is best known for being in Saturday Night Live, the comedy series The Good Place, Bridesmaids, the Disney Pixar animation Luca, Big Hero Six (the movie and the animated series), Human Resources, and Big Mouth.
Gabriella Baldacchino As Morgan Philip
Morgan is the teenaged daughter and stepdaughter of Robert and Giselle, respectively, who struggles when the family moves from New York City to Monroeville. Morgan is portrayed by Gabriella Baldacchino, who takes over the role from Rachel Covey, who played Morgan in Enchanted. Baldacchino is best known for her roles in Ask for Jane and The Conners.
Disenchanted ing Cast & Characters
Yvette Nicole Brown as Rosaleen - Rosaleen is a friend of Malvina’s and who often acts as her right-hand woman. Yvette Nicole Brown is best known for her roles in the comedy series Community, the animated series Elena of Avalor, DC Super Hero Girls, The Mayor, The Odd Couple, and the animated series Big Shot.
Jayma Mays as Ruby - Ruby is also a friend of Malvina’s and schemes with her and Rosaleen while in the fairy tale world of Monroelasia. Jayma Mays is best known for her roles in the musical series Glee, the TV series Trial & Error, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, and The Smurfs.
Kolton Stewart as Tyson Monroe - Tyson Monroe is Malvina’s son who takes a liking to Morgan. Kolton Stewart is best known for his roles in the Netflix series Locke & Key, The Expanse, and Sneakerella.
Oscar Nuñez as Edgar - Edgar is a coffee shop owner who becomes a magic mirror in Monroelasia. Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez in The Office, the romantic comedy The Proposal, The Lost City, Mr. Iglesias, and the Baywatch remake.
Griffin Newman as Pip - Pip is Giselle’s chipmunk friend from Andalasia in Disenchanted. Griffin Newman replaces Jeff Bennett and Kevin Lima, who voiced the animated and live-action Pip in Enchanted, respectively.
Alan Tudyk as Scroll - The Scroll is gifted to Giselle for Sophia’s birthday, a guide to the wishing wand they give their goddaughter. Alan Tudyk is best known for his roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the short-lived series Firefly, the animated series Harley Quinn, Resident Alien, the HBO Max series Doom Patrol, Powerless, Young Justice, and Disney’s animated Frozen.
