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Remembering Cameron Boyce in Descendants : The Rise of Red

Descendants : The Rise of Red , the latest installment in the Descendants franchise , pays tribute to the late actor Cameron Boyce , who played the character Carlos in the original movies . Boyce passed away five years ago , but his presence is still felt in the new movie through an emotional onscreen tribute . The film introduces a new set of characters , including Red , the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts , and Chloe , the daughter of Cinderella and King Charming . Despite the fresh faces , one of the returning characters , Uma , the daughter of Ursula , now serves as the principal of Auradon Prep , with a framed photo of Carlos displayed in her office as a tribute to his memory.

 One of the few returning faces from the previous movies is Uma ( China Anne McClain ) , the daughter of Ursula ( voiced by Whoopi Goldberg ) , but the former V.K. is now the principal of Auradon Prep . She 's dedicated to running the school with an inclusive attitude , opening it up to " all the kingdoms , " including the formerly imprisoned Wonderland . Her inspiration is revealed to be none other than the memory of Boyce 's character , Carlos , as Uma has a framed photo of him on the wall in her headmaster 's office.

The inclusion of this tribute to Boyce was essential for the cast and crew of the film , highlighting the impact he had on everyone involved in the franchise . Red star Kylie Cantrall described the scene as " beautiful " and emphasized the significance of honoring Boyce onscreen . Baker also expressed the importance of remembering Boyce and his contributions to the franchise , stating that his presence was strongly felt throughout the filming process.

Honoring Cameron Boyce 's Legacy

Executive producer Suzanne Todd revealed that it was always a priority to pay tribute to Cameron Boyce in Descendants : The Rise of Red . The filmmakers wanted to find the best way to honor Boyce 's memory , ultimately deciding on a heartfelt moment between Uma and Fairy Godmother in the principal 's office of Auradon Prep . This emotional scene emphasizes the theme of inclusion and ending segregation in Carlos ' name , reflecting the values of the Descendants universe.

 What they ultimately settled on was a simple but effective moment in the principals office of Auradon Prep between Uma ( China Anne McClain ) and Fairy Godmother ( Melanie Paxson ) . With tears in her eyes , Uma explains that giving a second chance to another misunderstood villains kid   in this case , Red ( Kylie Cantrall ) , the Princess of Wonderland   is exactly what Carlos would have wanted , all the while gazing at a portrait of her late friend.

The Rise of Red not only pays tribute to Boyce but also acknowledges the impact he had on the franchise and the fans . The film 's focus on honoring Carlos / Boyce 's character highlights the importance of his legacy and the lasting impression he left on those who knew him . Through emotional scenes and heartfelt moments , Descendants : The Rise of Red ensures that Boyce 's memory lives on in the hearts of both the characters and the audience.