What would a fourthDescendantsmovie look like without the belovedCameron Boyce?
Speaking to PEOPLE on Tuesday at the 15th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball in New York City, the late actor’s costarSofia Carsonsaid she “couldn’t imagine” continuing the hit Disney Channel franchise without him.
“You know, it’s a difficult topic because of Cam, I couldn’t imagine doing it without him,” she said. “I’m honored that people love the franchise so much that they want another, but it’s almost impossible to imagine it.”
She added that she honors Boyce, whodiedsuddenly in July at age 20 in his home aftersuffering a seizurein his sleep due to epilepsy, “every day, always.”
Descendants— a musical starring Carson, Boyce,Dove Cameronand Booboo Stewart as the children of famous Disney villains — premiered on the Disney Channel in 2015. The third movie came out last August, after Boyce’s death.
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Carson also opened up about Boyce andDescendantsduring an appearance onPeople Nowearlier on Tuesday.
“I also appreciate that people love the franchise so much that they would want it to continue,” she said. “I love Evie, but it’s — it’s core four, forever.”
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Carson added that the fan support in the wake of Boyce’s death has been “overwhelming.”
“You know, that was one of the first things that I thought of when we got the news — we didn’t only lose someone, but the world lost someone that was so beloved,” she said. “It’s been so beautiful to see the support from everyone, especially for his family andthe foundation, which is the most important thing.”
In addition to theDescendantsmovies, Cameron also starred in the network’s franchiseJessieand appeared in films includingGrown Ups,Grown Ups 2andEagle Eye.
source: people.com
