China Anne McClain said , " There ’s one picture that is very special to me . I ’m certain the interview will be capable to guess which one it is once they see the movie . Stepping back into Uma was very fulfilling and cure for me . "

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Descendants: The Rise of Red— a spinoff of the popularDisneyChannelDescendantsfranchise — recently dropped on Disney+. It features all-new characters with only a few actors reprising their roles from the original films — most notablyChina Anne McClainas Uma.

The original trilogy starredDove Cameronas Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Booboo Stewart as Jay, andCameron Boyceas Carlos.

Sadly, a month beforeDescendants 3premiered in 2019, Camerondiedat age 20.

Disneyshareda sweet tribute to the late actor anddedicatedDescendants 3to him.

You think everything to us 💖 pic.twitter.com/yIuesmkemn

Dove, Sofia, and Booboo continue to honor Cameron’s memory in many ways, including reuniting at The Cameron Boyce Foundation’s Cam for a Cause Annual Gala every year.

Initially, Disney’s plans for a fourth live-actionDescendantsmovie were met withcriticism.

However, in 2021, Dove, Sofia, and Booboo reprised their roles in the animated specialDescendants: The Royal Wedding. Then, rather than makeDescendants 4, Disney made a spin-off.Descendants: The Rise of Redhonors Cameron’s memory with a sweet, poignant moment between two returning characters.

As she’s setting up her new office, movers hang a portrait of Carlos, Cameron’s character.

Uma tells Fairy Godmother, the previous principal, about how she became friends with Queen Mal and King Ben, who later took down the barrier that prevented all of the villains from leaving the Isle of the Lost.

Since opening the Isle of the Lost began with inviting four Villain Kids to Auradon Prep, Uma gives Fairy Godmother an invitation for Princess Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, to attend.

Uma stands firm in her decision to invite Red in honor of Carlos.

Fairy Godmother — whose daughter, Jane, was Carlos’s love interest — silently agrees.

Many viewers found the scene touching.

China said returning to the Role of Uma was heal for her , and Cameron Boyce being honored in ‘ Descendants : The Rise of Red ’ was so aroused and you’re able to see truly how of import that moment was for herpic.twitter.com/cMuv2Q7daj

China toldPeople, “I was apprehensive to revisit theDescendantsworld at first, because losing Cam was the first heartbreak I’ve ever experienced. But once I saw how excited the new generation of kids were, it reminded me of myself when we created the original films.”

Previously,Descendants: The Royal Weddingalso honored Cameron in a touching scene.

Uma in regal attire with long, braided colorful hair, in an elaborate courtyard setting

Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Dove Cameron, and Cameron Boyce dressed in medieval-inspired outfits, standing on a castle balcony in a scene from "Descendants"

Cameron Boyce wearing a hoodie, posing in front of a backdrop with palm trees and a sign that reads "Young Hollywood"

Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart, and Sofia Carson pose together at The Cameron Boyce Foundation event. Dove wears a strapless gown, Booboo wears a suit, Sofia wears a feathered dress

Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Sofia Carson are dressed in stylish, colorful outfits from the movie 'Descendants 3' in a vibrant, decorated setting

Uma and Fairy Godmother in conversation

Framed photo of Cameron Boyce in a display with other pictures on a patterned wall. Cameron Boyce is smiling and wearing a stylish jacket

Top: Uma wearing a pirate hat and jacket. Middle: Room with framed portraits. Bottom: Uma speaking to Fiary Godmother off-screen. Subtitles: "I used to hate Mal. I'm sure you've heard. But you know what happened? We reconciled."

Uma tells Fairy Godmother that Ben and Mal opened the Isle to give all villains a second chance, so it's time Wonderland got one too

Uma hands Fairy Godmother an invitation for Princess Red, and Fairy Godmother questions it

Portrait of Cameron Boyce as Carlos. Uma says, "It's what Carlos woulda wanted. So don't do it for me. Do it in honor of him."

Fairy Godmother looks at Carlos's portrait then takes the invitation away

Tweet by Sav (@cherrydiem0n): "It's what Carlos would've wanted" oh the new Descendants movie BROKE ME Cameron Boyce you are deeply missed

The tweet reads, "the carlos (cameron boyce) mention in the rise of red… i'm not crying, you are"

Cameron and China together on the red carpet

Evie asks Mal if she's okay. Mal wishes Carlos was there. Jay suggests it's a good time to give Mal a bracelet. Mal says it's beautiful

Evie says the bracelet is their crests, all four Vks, they hug