Red, also known as Princess Red of Hearts, is the titular main protagonist of the film Descendants: The Rise of Red, and its prequel book Beyond the Isle of the Lost: Wonderland. She is the daughter of the King and Queen of Hearts.
In The Rise of Red, she and Chloe Charming use the Pocket Watch created by Maddox Hatter to go to the past in order to prevent a coup led by her mother.[1]
Red is portrayed by Kylie Cantrall.
Background Information[]
Personality[]
Red is a whip-smart and rebellious 16-year-old girl. Red is also self-aware, knowing that she will never get her mother's support or approval for ideas, so she finds ways to provoke her mother and stir up trouble.[1] Red is a troublemaker, and she gets herself in and out of a lot of trouble, but the important thing is she gets herself out of it. She doesn't hesitate to say rude comments as well, like when she got the impression that Chloe is "annoying". Red describes herself as an anti-hero who prefers to do things her way and goes against the status quo. Red struggles to find her own Independence and free herself from her mother's reign over her. She's tired of being told how to live her life and she has very few friends as she doesn't trust others. Despite this, she's passionate, courageous, and there for her friends. This shows that she isn't that bad deep down.
Physical Appearance[]
Red has a slim body, brown eyes and light tan skin. Given her namesake, Red is a girl with long red hair that is partly tied up at the top in space buns, she wears a red cropped leather jacket and a black and red shirt with black netted sleeves, her shirt bears multiple hearts that are half black and half red with a white strike going down the middle. She wears red and black pants with red and black combat boots with dark blue socks. Over her shirt and pants, she wears a skirt, two shades of red, and a belt with her emblem in a gold shade. She also accessorizes with black fingerless gloves.
Another outfit is a rose-patterned shirt hidden under a red and black leather jacket with studs on the sleeves and hood, as well as her emblem on the back. She rocks black leather pants with red studded stripes going down the hood, as well as matching combat boots, a studded belt, and fingerless gloves. Red has a nose hoop piercing on the left side of her nose.
History[]
Beyond the Isle of the Lost: Wonderland[]
Red is introduced as the princess of Wonderland and the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, the ruler of Wonderland. Red was born and raised in Wonderland. When the Queen declares that Red will issue a royal decree at the annual Wonderland Tea Ceremony (aka she'll come up with new ridiculous laws). Red, loathing the idea of following in her mother’s crimson-heeled footsteps, bands together with Ace and Chester to plan the ultimate rebellion: a party.
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Descendants: The Rise of Red[]
Maddox shows Red the Pocket Watch.
After curfew in Wonderland, Red is dedicated to vandalizing around her mother's castle, while avoiding the Crimson Army.[2] She runs until she is taken by the machinery of her tutor, Maddox Hatter, to the latter's room, who tells her that if she continues like this he won't always be able to save her. Red tells him what she can do while being imprisoned in Wonderland, and feeling like a lost cause, to which Maddox tells her that it is not like that, and that he worries about her future. After telling him that it's not easy having a controlling mother, Maddox tells her that the Queen wasn't always like this, and shows her his time machine: a Pocket Watch. But he warns her that changing the time structure can be dangerous, and sees that Red would have to use it when she was more mature, since he cares about her. After which, Red hugs him, thanking him, and upon hearing that the guards are still looking for the fugitive who was vandalizing the streets, Maddox sends her through a tube to her room, where Red observes the Pocket Watch that she took from Maddox after hugging him thinking about what he had told her about the problems of time travel and that she might even lose her mother.[3]
The Queen of Hearts judges Jack of Diamonds.
The next morning, Red meets with her mother, who criticizes her appearance. After Jack of Diamonds informs the Queen that the fugitive they were chasing the night before escaped from them, she offers Red to choose how to punish him. Thinking about it, not wanting to do anything bad to him, she chooses to take his helmet away from him as punishment. Whereupon her mother tells her that it is better to be feared than loved, and gives her another opportunity to choose another punishment. Red meditates on this under pressure from her mother, but is interrupted by Maddox, who delivers a letter to the Queen, where Uma, the newly appointed principal of Auradon Prep, invites her and her daughter to visit the school so that Red may be a new student. To the surprise of Red, who expected her mother to refuse, the Queen accepts the invitation to go to Auradon.[4]
Meeting between the Queen of Hearts, Cinderella, and their daughters.
After a car trip, Red and her mother arrive at Auradon Prep, where they meet Cinderella, an old acquaintance of the Queen of Hearts, and her daughter Chloe, who although she greets Red friendly, the latter is arrogant towards her. Red is surprised to see that her mother had a past with Cinderella, and that they both attended the same class at Auradon.[5] The Queen shows Red through her Looking Glass that her future is to rule the two together. Red replies that she doesn't want to be like her, but the Queen tells her that she has no choice, and that they are more alike than she thinks. After which, Uma welcomes the students and their parents, but is interrupted by the Queen of Hearts, who, using a deck of cards, summons her soldiers to hold everyone present and begin a coup, so Red sees that that was the reason why her mother accepted the invitation. Cinderella tries to stop her, but the Queen thinks about getting revenge on her for what happened in her past, mentioning that she was humiliated at her first dance. Although Red sees that it is wrong, the Queen gives her the choice between defending strangers, or being loyal to her and making her proud of her for once. Thinking about it, Red decides that Cinderella is guilty of treason, causing everyone to see her as equal to her mother. After Cinderella is taken away by the guards, Chloe tries to draw her sword to defend her mother, but Red tries to stop her, and during the struggle, the Pocket Watch ends up transporting them both.[6]
Red and Chloe argue over the Pocket Watch.
Red and Chloe end up traveling to the past, where after an encounter with Fay, the young Fairy Godmother, Red explains to Chloe that her Pocket Watch has taken them to the past. Chloe tries to take the watch from her, with which they both begin to fight to have it, until they see that they both want to find a way to stop the Queen of Hearts' plans and prevent her coup in Auradon.[7]
Red meets her mother in her youth.
After discovering that they are at Merlin Academy, the school that existed before Auradon Prep, in the hallways Chloe notices a poster advertising the Castlecoming Festival, mentioning that her parents fell in love during that dance. While walking through the halls, they meet Principal Merlin, to whom Red lies, saying that they are exchange students. Merlin takes them to the alchemy class where he is a teacher, and there Red and Chloe meet their mothers when they were teenagers, better known as Bridget and Ella at that time, making Red surprised to see that her mother was a cheerful and friendly person, who also offers a cupcake to her.[8] After class, Red and Chloe accompany their mothers outside, where Bridget distributes cupcakes to several students they meet, until they are interrupted by the gang led by Uliana, Ursula's younger sister, who steals Bridget's cupcakes, so Red tries to confront him, but Uliana eats the decorative flamingo feathers and throws the cupcakes on the floor, which causes her to transform into a flamingo and start chasing Bridget, with so Red, Chloe and the Merlin Academy students go after them, until Uliana ends up falling into the fountain, after which she swears revenge towards Bridget.[9]
Red and Chloe plan what to do to stop Uliana from pranking Bridget.
After what happened, Bridget wonders if she should go apologize to Uliana, but Red, Ella and Chloe stop her, with Ella saying that she deserves it because she is always harassing them. At that moment, Prince Charming arrives, who congratulates them for confronting Uliana, and introduces himself to Red and Chloe, in addition to taking advantage of the moment to invite Ella to the dance, but she rejects the invitation. Bridget tells her that she wishes someone would propose to her, so Ella proposes that they go to the dance together as friends, so Bridget happily accepts, and mentions that she has two days to choose a dress. After they separate, in the music classroom (where Red starts to touch all the instruments she finds), Red mentions to Chloe that they have two days until they prank her mother, and that she is surprised that her mother was such a sweet person. Both she and Chloe are also surprised that their mothers were best friends. They both decide to find out what prank Uliana will play on Bridget, so they decide to go to Ella's house to find out where to find Uliana, with Red also mentioning that being the one who knows Bridget best, she will know what her weaknesses are for a possible prank.[10]
Ella offers Red and Chloe to stay with her in exchange for helping her clean.
After arriving at Maison de Tremaine, Red and Chloe are attended to by Ella, who is called out by her stepmother for receiving visits from classmates. She apologizes, but Red says that she understands since her mother doesn't even let her have friends, after which she tells them that they can stay if they help her with her chores. While Red dusts, Chloe scrubs the floor, slipping, so Red advises her to take off her shoes, but Chloe says it was a gift from her mother. Red comments to Ella that what happened with Uliana was pretty wild, so Ella tells him that she is as bad as Ursula, whom Uliana wants to surpass as a bully at the Academy. When Chloe asks why Uliana has it out for Bridget being so nice, Red tells her that's the reason since bullies love an easy target and Bridget is weak, but Ella tells her that it's the opposite, since Bridget is strong for being nice, since it is hard to be nice even if people are awful with you, leaving Red thinking about it. After that, Red asks where they can find Uliana, so Ella tells her that probably in the Black Lagoon. At that moment, Chloe accidentally breaks a vase, so Ella is punished by her stepmother for what happened, with which Chloe says that it is not fair, but Ella tells her that life is not fair and sobbing asks them to leave, so Red advises Chloe that they should give her a little time.[11]
Red and Chloe discover Uliana's plans.
In the Black Lagoon, Red and Chloe observe the arrival of Uliana and her companions, and after following them into their lair, they discover that Uliana plans to steal a book, the Sorcerer's Cookbook, and use one of its recipes to transform Bridget into a monster. As they leave, Red and Chloe are attacked by a moray eel, which almost catches Chloe, but Red saves her by hitting the moray eel with a stick. After that, they decide that what they should do is find that book.[12] In their bedroom, Chloe thinks about where they can find the book, assuming that they can't go back to Ella and ask her, also mentioning that she is surprised by how different her mother was at that time, to which Red responds that the same thing happens to her with her mother, since she completely changed her personality. Chloe tells her that the best thing they can do is for her to continue with that personality, so Red imagines that if they succeed she could have the freedom she always wanted. Chloe theorizes that maybe the Pocket Watch brought them to that moment because she really wants a mother like Bridget, who will show her love, and who might still make cupcakes, so Red gets the idea to ask Bridget about the cookbook.[13]
Red and Chloe visit Bridget in her bedroom.
The next morning, they visit Bridget in her bedroom, finding her practicing a card trick, and are surprised to see her room, which Chloe mentions as wonderful, and Red comments that at her home there's a rule against all things in Bridget's room. Bridget asks who is against fun, to which Red replies that her mother, who is also against her way of being, to which Bridget tells her that if she were her mother she would love to have a daughter who thinks for herself, which moves Red. Red notices that Bridget has the Looking Glass, and she explains that with it she can see the future, to which Red asks if she has looked at it, but Bridget tells her that she wants her future to be a surprise, hoping it will be wonderful. Red asks her if she has the Sorcerer's Cookbook among her collection, so Bridget begins to search for it, while Red and Chloe use the Looking Glass to see the future, observing that the Queen of Hearts has taken her revenge on Cinderella, while the King Charming cries desperately. After that, Bridget comments that she does not have the book, since she has all of them except the banned ones, which she explains that Principal Merlin has in his office, and enchanted so that the troublemakers do not have them.[14] Thinking about how to get the book, Red answers that by entering his office and taking it, which Chloe objects to, since they would break the rules, apart from the fact that the office is enchanted. With which, the two begin to argue, with Red accusing her of being too good, while Chloe accuses her of being bad, with Red ending up telling Chloe that her mother because she was good ended up badly. Chloe, offended, tells him that she is like her mother, Red remembering the image that the Looking Glass showed her of her ruling alongside her mother, so Red says that maybe, but that she will be the one who will solve things.[15]
Red and Chloe get the Sorcerer's Cookbook.
At night, Red goes to the office alone. When she tries to open the door, she is surprised to see Chloe arrive to help her even though she is going to break the rules, but Chloe tells her that it is for a good cause, to which Red praises her for justifying her crimes, and they both enter. together in the office.[16] Searching the shelves, they find the book, but the security alarm is activated, and they are attacked by several enchanted swords, which they both face. However, they are subsequently attacked by a living knight's armor, which corners Red, as well as an owl that tries to take the book, but Chloe uses her shoes to attack the owl, breaking them, but also causing the armor to vanish. They both move a table to lock the owl in the fireplace, while Red is surprised that Chloe broke the shoes her mother gave her. At that moment, Uliana and her gang enter the office, and open the book, but its enchantment against the troublemakers leaves them petrified, to the joy of Red and Chloe, who laugh at the situation. Taking advantage of the situation, Red pushes Hook and steals his shoes to give them to Chloe. Now with the Sorcerer's Cookbook in her hands, Red suggests that Chloe open it herself, as she fears that the same thing that happened to the young villains will happen to her, but Chloe tells her to open it herself, since she is not evil like her mother but a good person. Red is still hesitant to open it, but in the end, she manages to open the book without problems, much to her relief.[17] When they hear Principal Merlin arrive, they both leave the office before he sees them.[18]
Red reunites with her mother, now changed.
Red and Chloe continue laughing about what happened to Uliana. Now that they have the book and have avoided the prank on Bridget, Red wonders if her mother will really be different when they return to the present. Using the Pocket Watch, Red and Chloe travel to the future, arriving at the moment when Uma was welcoming the students and their parents, with the Queen of Hearts moving a deck of cards, so Red worries that She goes to summon her soldiers again, but the Queen uses the cards to make a bunch of heart-shaped bubbles appear, saying that she is excited that her daughter is going to study there. Red is excited to see that her mother is now the loving mother she always wanted, saying that she really is wonderful. And along with the others present, she begins the celebration at Auradon Prep. However, the story ends with Uma's narration, warning that the changes caused by Red can be dangerous after she mess with the fabric in time.[19]
Songs[]
Descendants: The Rise of Red[]
- Duets
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- Group Songs
(with Descendants: The Rise of Red cast)
Miscellaneous[]
- Solos
- Duets
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- The character was revealed alongside Chloe's on May 10, 2022.[1]
- Before playing Red, Kylie Cantrall appeared in the special Descendants Remix Dance Party alongside Cheyenne Jackson as Hades and who would be her future The Rise of Red co-star Dara Reneé.
- In said special, she performed "What's My Name", which she would sing again as Red in the remix "What's My Name (Red Version)" for The Rise of Red.
- Unlike the other Villain kids, Red did not grow up on the Isle of the Lost. She grew up in Wonderland.
- She is the first student that Uma invites to Auradon Prep.
- She is one of the few descendants whose name does not begin with the initial of one of their parents' name.
- Her name can be inspired by her mother's song "Who's Been Painting My Roses Red" from Alice in Wonderland.
- She also shares name with the Red Queen from Lewis Carroll's novel Through the Looking-Glass, of which part of the plot was inspired Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
- The color red, which is her representative color, is often used as the opposite of blue, the representative color of her Descendants: The Rise of Red co-protagonist, Chloe Charming. Interestingly, the combination of red and blue is purple, the representative color of the protagonist of the film trilogy prior to The Rise of Red, Mal.
- She is similar to Evie in some aspects:
- Both are daughters of villain queens. However, unlike Evie who embraces her royal heritage (proven by the crowns in her outfits and accessories), Red considers being royal a burden. Ironically, Evie's mother, the Evil Queen, no longer reigns due to being banished to the Isle of the Lost while Red's mother, the Queen of Hearts, still reigns as queen.
- In the case of both their mothers have mirrors with magical qualities (the Magic Mirror with the Evil Queen and the Looking Glass with the Queen of Hearts) which they themselves end up using.
- Also coincidentally, both Red and Evie are played by actresses with Hispanic roots (Venezuelan in the case of Kylie Cantrall and Colombian in the case of Sofia Carson).
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "‘Descendants’ Sequel ‘The Pocketwatch’ Movie Greenlighted By Disney+; Jennifer Phang To Direct". Deadline (May 10, 2022).
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 4:55-7:54 – Red avoid the Crimson Army during "Red".
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 7:55-11:31 – Red talks with Maddox Hatter in his room.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 15:10-19:01 – Red hesitates about punishing Jack of Diamonds, until he receives the invitation to attend Auradon Prep..
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 19:43-25:38 – Red and the Queen of Hearts arrive at Auradon Prep during "Love Ain't It", meeting Cinderella and Chloe upon arrival.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 25:39-33:38 – During the Welcome Day at Auradon Prep, the Queen of Hearts begins a coup, implicating Red in it.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 33:39-39:05 – After traveling back in time, Red and Chloe fight over the Pocket Watch during "Fight of Our Lives".
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 39:14-46:12 – Red and Chloe explore Merlin Academy and meet their mothers as teenagers.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 46:14-53:23 – After performing "Life Is Sweeter", Red and her friends have problems with Uliana and her gang.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 53:23-56:40 – Red and Chloe decide to investigate to stop the prank on Bridget.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 56:41-1:01:55 – Red and Chloe visit Ella to seek information.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:01:59-1:06:18 – In the Black Lagoon, Red and Chloe discover Uliana's plan while she performs "Perfect Revenge".
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:06:19-1:08:08 – Red and Chloe think about where to find the Sorcerer's Cookbook.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:08:22-1:12:13 – Red and Chloe visit Bridget in her bedroom.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:12:14-1:13-19 – Red and Chloe discuss whether or not to infiltrate Merlin's office.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:17:12-1:18:12 – Chloe meets Red at the entrance to Merlin's office.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:18:26-1:24:33 – Red and Chloe have trouble with the security alarm while trying to obtain the Sorcerer's Cookbook.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:24:57-1:25:13 – Red and Chloe hear Principal Merlin arrive at his office.
- ↑ Descendants: The Rise of Red, 1:25:44-1:31:01 – Red and Chloe travel back to the present, observing the change they have caused in the Queen of Hearts.
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