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[10/21/20 - 02:00 PM]
Disney+ Original Movie "Sneakerella" Now in Production for 2021 Debut
Talented up-and-coming actors Chosen Jacobs and Lexi Underwood will star alongside four-time NBA Champion John Salley in the new Disney+ original movie.
[via press release from Disney+]

Disney+ Original Movie "Sneakerella" Now In Production For 2021 Debut

Music-Driven Modern Fairy Tale Stars Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, and Four-Time NBA Champion John Salley

BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2020) -- Talented up-and-coming actors Chosen Jacobs ("It") and Lexi Underwood ("Little Fires Everywhere") will star alongside four-time NBA Champion John Salley in the new Disney+ original movie, "Sneakerella." Now in production, the pop/hip-hop musical leaves a sneaker culture imprint on the "Cinderella" fairy tale. Jane Startz ("Ella Enchanted") and Rachel Watanabe-Batton ("I Pity the Fool") serve as executive producers, with co-executive producer Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum ("Ramona and Beezus") who will also direct the film.

Set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City, "Sneakerella" introduces El (Jacobs), an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe store that once belonged to his late mother. El hides his artistic talent from his overburdened stepfather and two mean-spirited stepbrothers who constantly stomp on any opportunity that comes his way. When El meets Kira King (Underwood), the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King (Salley), sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a 'legit' sneaker designer in the industry.

"'Sneakerella' brings a vibrant, modern approach to a beloved story by suggesting that magic is the result of hard work and determination and exists within each of us. Liz Allen's unique vision, Lexi and Chosen's amazing chemistry, the incredible music and the gravity-defying choreography, will bring this movie to life and inspire audiences of all ages," said Lauren Kisilevsky, vice president, Original Movies, Disney Channel.

Additional casting includes Devyn Nekoda ("Backstage") as El's best friend Sami; Juan Chioran ("Cheetah Girls") as El's friendly neighbor Gustavo; Robyn Alomar ("Utopia Falls") as Kira's sister Liv; Bryan Terrell Clark ("Hamilton!" on Broadway) as El's stepfather Trey; Kolton Stewart ("Locke & Key") and Hayward Leach ("Dare and Truth") as El's stepbrothers Zelly and Stacy, respectively.

With writing by Tamara Chestna ("After") and George Gore II ("My Wife and Kids") & Mindy Stern ("The Baxters"), "Sneakerella" features choreography duo Emilio Dosal and Ebony Williams ("In the Heights"). Christopher Scott ("In the Heights") will serve as co-producer.

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As part of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney's incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.





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