Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

About Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

"Secret Society of Second-Born Royals" is a Disney+ movie released in 2020. This superhero film presents a fresh take on the classic princess story. The story follows Sam, a rebellious young princess who is second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. A high-spirited teenager, Sam is not interested in royal duties, instead desiring to create a musical career. However, everything changes when she discovers that she has super-human abilities and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of keeping the peace throughout the kingdom.

Making / Production

Directed by Anna Mastro, and written by Alex Litvak, Andrew Green, and Austin Winsberg, this film shines a new light on the traditional concept of royal succession and superpowers as a coming of age analogy. The film was exclusively released on Disney+, further strengthening the streaming platforms repertoire of original new releases.

Actors

• Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Princess Sam: A talented actress, Peyton skillfully portrays the restless spirit of Sam, who prefers to make music than to follow the royal path set before her.
• Niles Fitch as Prince Tuma: Niles portrayed the royal character with a flair of superiority along with a helpful nature, perfectly balancing the prince's complex personality.
• Isabella Blake-Thomas as Princess January: Isabella convincingly plays the role of a passionate environmentalist and a loyal friend.

Trivia / Interesting facts

• Although the story is set in the fictional kingdom of Illyria, the film was actually shot in Toronto, Canada.
• This is Disney's first movie combining the princess theme with a superhero narrative, creating a unique intersection for fans of both genres.

Awards

As of now, there are no specific awards associated with "Secret Society of Second-Born Royals".

Quotes

• "If I don't want to be a princess, what makes anyone think I want to be a superhero?" - Sam
• "As second-borns, it's our birthright to protect our kingdoms." - Professor James Morrow

Music and Soundtrack

• Music for the film was composed by Leo Birenberg who has won acclaim for his composition work, notably for YouTube Red’s series "Cobra Kai".
• The soundtrack comprises of songs that hype the overall ambiance and match the movie's exuberant energy and pacing.