Zombies 3 was released on Disney + on July 15, and an extended version with a new song recently premiered on the Disney Channel. The main cast returned for this third installment, and the stakes are just as high as ever.
Joining the likes of Descendants and High School Musical, the Zombies movies worked out to be another of the Disney Channel's musical trilogies. It may be a children's franchise, but with the trilogy coming to an end, much of the cast is moving on to darker and more mature projects.
Kingston Foster plays Zoey Necrodopolis in Zombies 3. Zoey is Zed's little sister who's always been there for him. Since the first movie, she has grown to become an independent young zombie.
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Rebel Moon is about a harmonious colony on the outskirts of the galaxy that's under the threat of an incoming tyrannical colony. A woman is sent to other planets to find allies and warriors to help their cause. Kingston is set to play Edda. Zack Snyder is directing this science fiction adventure, and huge stars like Anthony Hopkins and Jena Malone have roles (per Deadline.) Kingston started acting at 6 years old, and just as Zoey has grown, so has Kingston. It's exciting to see what kind of role she has in Rebel Moon, and what she has up her sleeve next.
Milo Manheim portrays Zed in the Zombies franchise. He catches Addison's eye in the first film, and in Zombies 3, he is working towards getting a college scholarship.
Milo will be playing Wally in School Spirits, an upcoming drama series that will stream on Paramount+ (per Deadline.) He stars alongside Peyton List from Jessie and Cobra Kai. The show will follow a group of teens stuck in limbo at their school as they investigate how they got there. Milo only has 9 legitimate acting credits, but he's been living on a stage for most of his life, visiting his famous mother's sets and performing in about 15 musicals when he was a child. He is now delving head-first into TV and film, and it will be interesting to see how he does in a more dramatic role.
Since Zombies 3, Milo has been busy, with several projects coming out soon. The Zombies franchise sees Zed take on high school, and Prom Pact doesn't deviate far from that.
Milo plays Ben in this comedy romance. Ben is the love interest of Mandy Coleman, the main character played by companion Disney Channel alumnus Peyton Elizabeth Lee. Mandy is a feminist who doesn't believe in love but soon finds herself on a path to proving herself wrong when she falls for Ben. Milo has acting in his blood, and it's fun to watch him release his energy in his performances. He has an uncanny charm to him that is apparent in Zombies and will inevitably serve him well in Prom Pact.
According to IMDb, only Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, and Chandler Kinney are confirmed for this series. This is Chandler's only upcoming project that's been announced. In Zombies 3, she plays Willa, the leader of her werewolf pack and protector of the moonstone.
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Not much is known about the premise of this show yet, but it's set to release on Disney+ in 2023 (per Disney Plus Informer.) The Zombies franchise has produced animated shows before, but by the sound of the title, it seems the show's animation may be unique from the others. If the series picks up after the events of Zombies 3, viewers will probably be introduced to more monsters and mythical creatures as they arrive in Seabrook. Then again, there are several other possible scenarios the show could focus on, and any of them could be a hit.
Ariel Martin plays Wynter in the second and third Zombies movies. Wynter is a werewolf with a lot of energy. She cares about her pack and loves her friends. Ariel's role in Oracle is unknown, but given she's listed third in the credit order, it can be assumed that she'll play a big part in the movie.
Oracle is about a young woman forced to face her childhood trauma when she is hired to work on a property that has connections to her past (per Movie Insider.) This synopsis sounds similar to Archive 81, an original series that was released in early 2022. Unfortunately, the Netflix show was canceled after just one season, but if Oracle is anything like Archive 81, it will pull viewers in and keep them guessing.
Sheila McCarthy plays Addison's grandmother and the alien that crash-landed on Earth several decades before the events of the movie. It's a small but prominent role in the grand scheme of the film.
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Women Talking is based on a book by Miriam Toews about the true story of a group of Mennonite women who discover they've all been sexually assaulted by the men in town (per Screen Rant) McCarthy's role is unknown at this time, but she'll perform alongside big stars such as Rooney Mara, Ben Whishaw, Claire Foy, and Frances McDormand. McCarthy has over 140 acting credits to her name. She has been in several dramas, and at the turn of the century, she took on a few biographical projects. There's no doubt she'll bring her immense talent to this upcoming film.
Meg Donnelly plays Addison in all three films. She has always been the glue that holds the town together. In Zombies 3, she welcomes the extra-terrestrials with open arms and soon discovers she is an alien.
Meg Donnelly plays a young Mary Campbell in The Winchesters, an upcoming CW show inspired by Supernatural, a long-running fantasy series that follows two brothers as they travel and fight supernatural beings. This spin-off will focus on Sam and Dean's parents, John and Mary Winchester, when they were young (per Deadline). Supernatural has had spin-offs before, but none have made it past their back-door pilot. Some fans are hesitant about The Winchesters because of the immense probability of continuity errors it will produce, but Zombies fans can just be excited to see Meg take on such a serious role.
Matt Cornett makes his Zombies debut in Zombies 3 as A-Lan, one of the aliens who come to Earth. He becomes obsessed with competition, and he presents himself as a threat to Zed's chances of earning an athletic scholarship.
The High School Musical show is a Disney+ original spin-off of the original trilogy, but with a twist. It follows the students of the school that was used as the film set for the iconic Disney movies. Matt Cornett plays EJ, a self-absorbed student actor. Season 3 is currently airing, and it takes place at a summer camp. EJ has developed a lot as a character, and Meg Donnelly guest stars as Val in four episodes. Anyone that loves Zombies 3 is likely to love this show, as both incorporate comedy, music, and dance.
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