About Let It Shine

Let It Shine is a 2012 Disney Channel Original Movie that deals with themes including music, self-expression, and commitment to one's beliefs. The film explores the life of Cyrus, a shy, talented musician who writes rap music for his friend Kris, who performs it. However, confusion arises when Roxie, a pop singer, mistakenly believes Kris is the songwriter. The movie is grounded in a robust and engaging storyline that recalls the classic conception of Cyrano de Bergerac.

Making/Production

Let It Shine was created by Disney Channel with Paul Hoen as director, screenplay by Eric Daniel, and Don D. Scott. The movie was filmed in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia.

Actors

• Tyler James Williams as Cyrus DeBarge: He plays the role of a shy and talented rap music writer who struggles to express his love.
• Trevor Jackson as Reverend Kris McDuffy: A confident and outgoing church choir singer who performs Cyrus's music.
• Coco Jones as Roxie Andrews: She brilliantly plays a famous pop singer who falls for Kris’s performances, unaware of the true songwriter.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Tyler James Williams had to learn how to rap for his role as Cyrus.
• Coco Jones, who played the role of Roxie, was a finalist on Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing".
• The movie was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, and the sequel produced in Marietta where the original Marietta High School was used as a primary filming location.

Quotes

• Cyrus: "Truth is, I've been feeling stuck."
• Kris: "I don't want to lie anymore."
• Roxie: "Behind every great man, there's a great woman."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Don't Run Away" - Performed by Tyler James Williams and IM5
• "Guardian Angel" - Performed by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones
• "Let It Shine" - Performed by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones