“For me, that was the exciting part about coming back to the film.”

And they lived happily ever after for at least ten years anyway.

Robert becomes a sword-wielding knight in waiting searching for his meaning in life.

Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip in Disney’s live-action DISENCHANTED, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Alex Bailey. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Alex Bailey

Dempsey reveals that in creating Robert’s story, he and directorAdam Shankmanreally wanted to explore frustration.

“It’s the question: Is anybody happy right now in the family?”

He adds, “The real strength in a man is to be able to show your vulnerability.

(L-R): Amy Adams as Giselle, Sofia (played by Mila & Lara Jackson), Gabriella Baldacchino as Morgan Philip, and Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip in Disney’s live-action DISENCHANTED, exclusively on Disney+. Courtesy of Disney Enterprises; Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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That’s part of being heroic, by saying you don’t know.

That I hurt, that I am sad.

There’s a strength in that.

There’s not a weakness in that.

And I think it’s been misinterpreted.

Will he be singing and dancing again anytime soon?

The formerGrey’s Anatomystar won’t rule it out.

“I didn’t realize how much I missed and really enjoyed it.

If I was asked, I’d definitely do it again.”

Disenchantedis now streaming on Disney+.

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