‘This Is Us’ Actor, Niles Fitch, Is Playing Disney’s First Black Prince In A Live-Action Movie
Actor Niles Fitch is making Disney history with his new role in “Secret Society of Second-Born Royals,” a sci-fi film for the streaming service Disney+.
His role will be the first black prince in a live-action movie by the Disney company.
The 18-year-old ‘This Is Us’ actor tweeted about the news last week, sharing headlines about the new movie.
KTLA Reports:
Fitch, who starred as the younger version of Sterling K. Brown’s character on the popular NBC series, plays Prince Tuma in the new Disney + sci-fi fantasy film “Secret Society of Second-Born Royals.”
The role makes Fitch Disney’s first black, live action prince.
The film tells the story of Sam, who is a different type of Disney princess. Played by Peyton Elizabeth Lee of “Andi Mack” fame, Sam is described as “a rebellious teen living in the kingdom of Illyria,” according to a report by Entertainment Weekly.
“Sam has always felt like not only is she second born, but she is also second best,” Lee told EW. “She is struggling to find where she can shine and where she belongs.”
Welcome Disney’s first Black prince @disneyplus pic.twitter.com/IuwbkvRVlq
— Niles Fitch (@nilesfitch) April 18, 2020
Fitch, 18, recently tweeted the news of his star turn in the film.
“Welcome Disney’s first Black prince @disneyplus,” he tweeted.
The young actor found fame portraying the teenaged Randall Pearson on “This Is Us.”
“Secret Society of Second-Born Royals” is scheduled to stream this summer on Disney +.
We are so happy to hear that Disney is making the first black, live action prince!
Congratulations Niles! Make us proud!
And now you’re officially in the KNOW!
