Disney World Casting Actors for New Hollywood Studios Villains Show Debuting in Summer 2025

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Posted: Friday November 1, 2024 10:46am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Live Entertainment is now accepting online submissions for actors to bring some of Disney's most iconic villains to life in a new live production set to open in summer 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort.

This new show, which will take over the Sunset Showcase at Disney's Hollywood Studios, is designed to immerse audiences in the dark, reflective world of the Magic Mirror, featuring appearances from legendary villains such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent.

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According to the casting call, Disney Live Entertainment is searching for performers with strong vocal and musicality skills to portray these infamous characters. Here's a look at the roles available:

Cruella de Vil: Seeking a female-identifying performer, 5'7" to 5'9", to embody the iconic and dramatic character known for her flair and obsession with fashion. As portrayed in the animated classic, Cruella is an eccentric socialite with an unyielding drive to get what she wants, no matter the cost.

Captain Hook: Disney is looking for a male-identifying performer, 5'11" to 6'3", with vocal and musical theater movement skills. Captain Hook, the infamous pirate of Never Land, is both dignified and vengeful, with a determined desire for revenge against Peter Pan.

Maleficent: For this role, they seek a female-identifying performer, 5'10" to 6'1", to bring the powerful mistress of evil to life. Known for her vengeful spirit and mastery of magic, Maleficent is a formidable villain who will do anything to achieve her goals.

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This new production, opening in summer 2025, will feature live numbers that bring these and other villains to the forefront, allowing fans to experience their favorite evildoers in a whole new way. With a setting inspired by the Magic Mirror's mysterious realm, audiences can expect dramatic entrances and vivid performances with Disney's most notorious villains.

This new and currently unnamed show will replace Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, which recently closed to make way for this offering.

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doctornick1 hour ago

I'm glad to see it since that shows at least a little respect for the guests' experience by not having such a low count of attractions at once. Granted that DHS really shouldn't even come to this, but at least Mermaid and Villains will pick up some of the slack once Muppets closes.

jrhwdw1 hour ago

I did see rumors(maybe not on here)that these Shows would open before MV 3D closees.. guess the rumors were right.....

TheMaxRebo1 hour ago

This is starting sooner than I expected - thought Mermaid would start around now but Villains would be a little later since still getting stage work done, etc Plus them get two "opening days" vs one Potentially some crowded days at DHS for a few weeks after these shows open and before Muppets closes

DCBaker2 hours ago

While not specific, Disney did mention seating in the announcement today "Sunset Showcase will feature a brand-new stage with the latest technology, as well as comfortable theater seating."

dmc4934 hours ago

I haven’t been following the details religiously, but I assume there will be a decently sized cast? The article mentions Cruella, Captain Hook, and Maleficent onstage and then others being in the mirrors, i would assume they’ll actually have more than three live actors in the show right?

DCBaker4 hours ago

Disney has announced Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is set to open May 27, 2025: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-villains-unfairly-ever-after-everything-you-need-to-know/

ConVMagic15 hours ago

Has there been any indication as to when this show will open? I'm visiting in June and I'm assuming it won't be ready by then, but maybe I'm wrong lol.

Agent H1 day ago

Me on rock and roller coaster.

MisterPenguin1 day ago

kach - OWW!

gerarar1 day ago

Cars photo ops are being dismantled now. Theming also being removed in the area. Source and more:

seabreezept8135 days ago

Those benches are rough....says the person who sat through Racing Academy twice during Rider Switching RnRC

Agent H5 days ago

I hope they get rid of the bench seating for that reason as well.

Giss Neric5 days ago

I feel like if the seats are going to be benches then that I don't mind it being on the shorter end. I need my back rested on something cause I tend to slouch after a while.