Raven-Symoné again Adrienne Bailon-Houghton prove that “Amigas Cheetahs” are true friends for life.
Disney completely surprised millennials on Wednesday, July 8, when the network announced a new musical-driven movie called. The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.
A new cast of talented young actors, incl Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen Chang again Sophie Lennonthey are expected to act in the upcoming movie.
But wait, there’s more! Symoné – who serves as an executive producer on the project – will reprise her role as Galleria alongside Bailon-Houghton, who returns as Chanel.
Lynn Whitfield again Lori Alter are set to play Dorothea and Juanita again, while Sabrina Bryan will make a special appearance as Dorinda, Disney confirmed. To top it all off, Sophia Bush she will also appear in a supporting role as Jennifré.
Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen Chang and Sophie Lennon
Disney“The story begins when Cheetah Girls Galleria (Symoné, 40) and Chanel (Bailon-Houghton, 42), along with Galleria’s daughter Faith (Jeffries, 16) and her three friends, travel to Africa to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary,” Disney said in a press release. “As it is, these four girls test their friendship, find their voice and find the true Cheetah spirit as they save to save and finally take the stage as the new Cheetah girls.”
The Cheetah Girls is one of the most popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchises. When it first aired in 2003, The Cheetah Girls was the No. 1 highest-rated movie on broadcast or cable.
The franchise has also launched tours and greatest hits, including “Cheetah Sisters,” “The Party’s Just Begun” and “Cinderella.”
“Cheetah Girls has always been about friendship, music and empowering young people to use their voice,” Disney Kids & Family president. Come on Davis said the statement. “That spirit connected deeply with generations of fans, and it still works today. Bringing this dynamic new group of young stars to the franchise allows us to continue that legacy into a new era for kids and families.”
More than two decades after the film’s debut, The Cheetah Girls The franchise continues to resonate with new and old fans alike because of its themes of friendship, ambition and self-expression.
“This is going to be Cheetahlicious!” Symoné wrote about Instagram on Wednesday after Disney revealed the new cast. “I’m so proud of you girls! 1, 2, 3 for the voices!”
Although the premiere date has not yet been announced, filming is expected to begin in South Africa later this month.
