Original Voice Of Prince Derek In ‘The Swan Princess’ Talks Film 25 Years Later | TODAY Original
Howard McGillin and Sandy Duncan, who voiced Prince Derek and Queen Uberta, share why the beloved film still connects with viewers after all these years.
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I'm shocked to see something Swan Princess related here!
@JesusGirl921
4 жыл бұрын
Me too.:) Happily surprised.
@manuelorozco7760
4 жыл бұрын
JesusGirl921 Me three
@Danidiva21
4 жыл бұрын
Desiree me too
@raineeholmes566
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@pamelakibildis1177
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite non Disney Movie Ever!! 😍😍🙂👍🏻
"What else is there?" Is still the most iconic line a animated prince has ever said, I swear
@SydneyMayhem
4 жыл бұрын
He should write a book xD
@Mishael2023
4 жыл бұрын
True 😂
@daniellevinson6975
4 жыл бұрын
@Krystine Brown Ironically, Derek was less shallow than he made himself sound at that moment. Derek knew Odette had changed in more ways than just physically... The reason he hadn't speculated on what changed about her internally is (probably) because he assumed that chemistry means nothing could go wrong. Here's the *real* lesson Derek learned: "Just because there's an instant chemistry DOESN'T mean you two are necessarily right for each other."
@nicoleraheem1195
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@daniellevinson6975
4 жыл бұрын
😅That is a pretty embarrassing top entry, isn't it, @Nicole Raheem?
The voice actor aged gracefully.
@Danidiva21
4 жыл бұрын
YuuKamijo so true
@georgiamurray5169
3 жыл бұрын
Still handsome
@WallFlower08
2 жыл бұрын
And he looks so much like Derek too!!
@kiaraeijo
Жыл бұрын
@@WallFlower08 Well, the animator who did his design was probably inspired by the voice actor’s performance and added his facial expressions to the movie
You should write a book. *How to offend women in five syllables or less*
@jamiealphabravo
4 жыл бұрын
Best line! Rogers was such a savage!
@johnathonmarquez7676
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite line!
@GabyGibson
4 жыл бұрын
I love that line!
@mikemeraglia457
4 жыл бұрын
Classic Rogers line along with, “You’re the only one with enough C-C-C-C-C-Courage” and “NOT. YOU. WESLEY. YOURE A RRRRRRABBIT, for heavens sake.”
@Lyebak
4 жыл бұрын
The best. XD
The voice actor of Odette died I'm sad😭😭😭
@Disney65Fan
4 жыл бұрын
Sadly she died in 2010 from breast cancer.
@lim160709
4 жыл бұрын
NANI WHAT?!?!?!
@lim160709
4 жыл бұрын
NO ONE TOLD ME------IS THIS WHY HER VOICED CHANGED SO SUDDENLY?!
@slanetroyard92
4 жыл бұрын
@@Disney65Fan may she rest in peace
@GalaxyRoyal
4 жыл бұрын
Michelle Nicastro died of breath and brain cancer which was a huge shock especially that she was so young! A truly huge loss and it was hard to believe! :(
he has such kind eyes
@Danidiva21
4 жыл бұрын
sage bates I know right?
@marissaleanne4031
4 жыл бұрын
Omg he does
@hayleydoesthings
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he’s quite good looking in general.
Odette and Anastasia are my fav non disney princesses! There's something about them that I love so much
@indiaanstey2569
4 жыл бұрын
Same here but I always watched a different Anastasia when I was a kid the one with the talking instruments but I love both versions
@katietan2114
4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: both Anastasia and Odette's singing voices are by Liz Callaway :)
@mockingjay_stayalive9967
4 жыл бұрын
@@katietan2114 I know... she's perfect 😊
@lindseyemra9195
4 жыл бұрын
What about thumbelina?
@mockingjay_stayalive9967
4 жыл бұрын
@@lindseyemra9195 I don't like her that much! I LOVE her song soon but the rest is... kinda boring, at least for me
My favourite line has always been "all those years of planning, WASTED!". Loved Uberta more than Derek and Odette.
@bilbobaggins3984
4 жыл бұрын
Fiona Morrison Agreed. She was the most realistic character.
@Prestidigitoreum
4 жыл бұрын
Uberta was amazing 😂
@RachelSalvadore
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes!
@JBtheWeightlifter
2 ай бұрын
The Queen, Rogers and the frog made this film
Ahhh! So glad Swan Princess is getting love!!!!
@Danidiva21
4 жыл бұрын
Emily Kranking I know right?
@saraanderson3477
4 жыл бұрын
I know right!!!
@pamelakibildis1177
4 жыл бұрын
Me too 😊
@jswatch9270
3 жыл бұрын
@@pamelakibildis1177 you know this movie came the same year as Disney's The Lion King
@pamelakibildis1177
3 жыл бұрын
J's Watch I know Lol 😄
R.I.P the Original Voice of Odette: Michelle Nicastro :( Thank you all so much for the likes :) I really appreciate it. I really wanted to express how much Odette's voice means to us all.
@jswatch9270
3 жыл бұрын
I Know right and I miss her
The Swan Princess is still one of my favorite films.
@Danidiva21
4 жыл бұрын
Mona Bling same
@gudrohi
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. Also like Anastasia as well!
@RedRoseSeptember22
4 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@daniellevinson6975
4 жыл бұрын
🧡🧡 Ditto...
Despite the flaws of the movie's plot, I still love this movie. I really enjoy the songs and the characters are fun, Odette is like the only princess who calls the Prince's out 'Is Beauty all that matter to you?!" Like questioning him about it while they were growing up. Sadly the original voice actress of Odette had pass away and I really wish to hear her take of Odette. May she rest in peace.
@saintuary3281
4 жыл бұрын
HaloSalo what are the flaws? i havent watched the movie im while so i don’t remember every detail 😅
@azadalamiq
4 жыл бұрын
@@saintuary3281 it was fast paced, added rando characters not in the story/ballet and down plays odilles role to mimicry by "big bad guy"
@saintuary3281
4 жыл бұрын
Azazura Azura ig 🗿
@daniellevinson6975
4 жыл бұрын
@@azadalamiq PLUS, we never see any hints about how the hag managed to earn the heroes' forgiveness!! The screenwriters should have inserted *two* crones who were identical twins, making the kindly twin the one with a crush on the chamberlain.
_The Swan Princess_ being acknowledged? YESS!
Odette is the most beautiful non Disney Princess. :D she's gorgeous
@thewintersrose9547
4 жыл бұрын
“Is beauty all that matters to you?” XD Sorry I had to. This was just too perfect an opportunity.
@RachelSalvadore
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@AforAwesome3604
3 жыл бұрын
You should write a book HOW TO OFFEND WOMEN IN FIVE SYLLABLES OR LESS
@PuzzlePinkdolltuber
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@VladSicoe
2 жыл бұрын
@@AforAwesome3604 haha, for a moment I thought you were serious 😂😂😂 but then I remembered it was a line in the movie 😂😂
Sandy Duncan: I’ll be 80 in six years. Me: HOW ARE YOU IN YOUR SEVENTIES ALREADY! You look so much younger than that!
@hayleydoesthings
4 жыл бұрын
Right? I would’ve said late 40’s to mid 60’s.
Whoa Derek looks like that. I love this film since I was a kid. Can't believe its 25 years old now. I still own it on VHS. Must try and get it on DVD.
@aliciafarquharson8284
4 жыл бұрын
Me too! Still have my VHS copy
@sallyngo7030
4 жыл бұрын
@@aliciafarquharson8284 12456890
@stacyhigginson170
4 жыл бұрын
I have it on DVD! 💜
@firegirl_lanae
4 жыл бұрын
I found the DVD at Target along with Thumbelina
@darthkurland
2 жыл бұрын
It’s now on Blu-Ray to celebrate the 25th anniversary.
He Lowkey looks like his character 😳
@purposebehindthepen
4 жыл бұрын
He sure does.
@allisonnish9756
4 жыл бұрын
Ikr lol
@nicoleraheem1195
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@daniellevinson6975
4 жыл бұрын
Well, @V's bias ARMY, that phenomenon about animated media has universally applied for quite some time...
@JoAndGetFat
4 жыл бұрын
Omg you’re right 😦
The 2 dislikes must be the 2 crocodiles from the movie..
@noradavis5007
4 жыл бұрын
lmaoooo
@marieladomingo6068
3 жыл бұрын
LOL!
I think they did this because not only has it been 25 years but because there is a chance of a live action Swan Princess
@SxyChicDisney
4 жыл бұрын
If this gets a live action, I’m crossing my fingers for Anastasia! Especially if it included songs from the broadway musical ❤️
@abbyseidl7938
4 жыл бұрын
Omg the soundtrack from the Broadway musical of Anastasia is phenominal
@crazyloverofcats
4 жыл бұрын
I'm terrified of the thought of someone one touching this movie, as recent live action remakes have been hit or miss. I am a bit excited at the same time.
@redeye007
4 жыл бұрын
CastMemberLove live action of Anastasia yess place have it be the broadway version without Rasputin
@lovesdisneyeight203
4 жыл бұрын
I would love a live action swan princess and thumbalina I love those 2 movies. Anastasia not so much.
Why am I only finding out about this 1 month later??? I’m also surprised they did anything to do with the Swan Princess😂😂😂
My favorite line is when he tells Odette "you're beautiful" and she asks "what else" and he says "what else is there?"
All the comments talking about the prince and I'm like "where's the love for Queen Uberta? She was awesome, and Sandy Duncan is amazing"
@thewintersrose9547
4 жыл бұрын
*Uberta
WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE??? I seriously missed watching this movie so much!
@Danidiva21
4 жыл бұрын
Jinx Bluefire I missed it too
@stacyhigginson170
4 жыл бұрын
You can get it on DVD! :)
@nwochill44
4 жыл бұрын
Stacy Higginson and Hulu!
I'm so glad to see more recognition for this movie on it's Silver Anniversary celebration. At least it's something. Howard McGillin seems so likable and down to Earth.
@filmfan9352
4 жыл бұрын
I think he played the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in 2001. I saw him perform. He was phenomenal.
@Elizannchan
4 жыл бұрын
Film Fan I saw him too! It was in 2005 though, lol
@filmfan9352
4 жыл бұрын
@@Elizannchan I saw him in 2001, right after 9/11. I think it was some time in October. I was 10 years old, and my parents took me to see Phantom of the Opera - my first Broadway play. The next night, we went to see the Broadway production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. We should have seen Les Miserables instead. I only saw Les Miserables around 2006 in D.C.
The love he has for Prince Derek is so precious 😭♥️
The Swan Princess and Balto were 2 of my most watched non-Disney movies as a kid. I have so many memories of sitting on my mom's bed using her TINY screen tv and VCR combo on her dresser. Pretty sure I got red jello on her bed while watching too. GOOD TIMES!
@maylourentofficial
4 жыл бұрын
Balto omg yes❤️❤️❤️
@manuelorozco7760
4 жыл бұрын
chiharu55412 I actually never saw Balto as a kid
@pawpower1023
4 жыл бұрын
I loved them both so much too. Also Anastasia
@meraki7640
3 жыл бұрын
Omg yes same for me. Swan Princess and Balto! I knew all the dialogues and songs by heart!
The swan princess isn’t the worst animated film ever, it’s good.
@saraanderson3477
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny Yanko I know! It’s so underrated!
@stephanieince2100
4 жыл бұрын
The CGI version is,at least for me it is.
@fantamoon847
4 жыл бұрын
The sequels are the worst
@stephanieince2100
4 жыл бұрын
@@fantamoon847 If you're talking about the CGI sequels then definitely so.
@alexp.d3689
4 жыл бұрын
The Swan princess cost 20 million and grossed only 9 million ,Walt Disney`s Cinderella ( 1950 ) cost 2 million and grossed more than 300 million dollars
I hope my jawline can stand out like that in another 20yeras omg
I never thought I'd see this. wow... the Swan Princess. I must admit, I was 15 year-old boy but... this movie was adorable. And... I finally put a face to the voices... I never thought it'd see that. Thank you.
I love the Swan Princess trilogy. Queen Uberta is simply hysterical especially in part 2. 🤣
R.I.P Michelle Nicastro (Odette's voice actor)
My childhood movie ..25 years this movie came out when i was 5 ..... It holds a very special place in my heart ...its good seeing him and hearing him for 25 years ... Good memories ... Michelle nicastro ...rest in peace Angel .... Our Princess Odette ...we missed you ...💙
When the voice actor is as handsome as the character he’s playing ❤️
He has aged so beautifully 😍
The fact that he played The Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera
@tarathelen9844
4 жыл бұрын
Anastasia Rostova Daaé I thought this was him his name look so familiar. Wow a prince and an opera ghost
@GirlMovie16
4 жыл бұрын
Anastasia Rostova Daaé What year of the film???? I need to watch it!!
@cutephantomJCAGdoll
4 жыл бұрын
@@GirlMovie16 well, he's not in a film. He played the Phantom on Broadway from 1999 til 2009
@desiraejenks2608
4 жыл бұрын
Howard was the phantom I saw on broadway.
@cutephantomJCAGdoll
4 жыл бұрын
@@desiraejenks2608 So cool
I have so much nostalgia with this movie, I’ve loved watching it when I was little and I’m still obsessed with it. This movie does not deserve the rating it received, it deserved better.
"This is my idea" was my very first song with musical/opera sense in it, and I'll still love it far longer than forever
He’s hotter than the prince in my opinion
@nazmussadat7852
4 жыл бұрын
Finally someone said that
@kadijahamad9862
4 жыл бұрын
Yep
@zs9710
4 жыл бұрын
The prince’s teeth make me lowkey uncomfortable 😟
@nwochill44
4 жыл бұрын
It’sZorah S This comment bonds me to you for life. So glad someone else feels this way
@sweetgum6386
4 жыл бұрын
Bruh look at the prince 's face in the thumbnail >.
Fun Fact: Howard mcgillin, aka Derek, had the most permances of Phantom (as the Phantom) in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway! He’s a legend
Well this is a video I’d never thought I’d see...I’m not complaining at all ❤️❤️
I'm 32. This is still my favorite cartoon movie. I cry watching it to this day
@Sharon27ify
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 29 and...same
Also Derek: "What else? What else is there?" (when asked why does he love Odette besides that she's beautiful)
He still sounds like Derek! Oh my god. And Sandy Duncan, oh goodness me, I love her.
The original trilogy was so beautiful! I haven't seen the newer CGI stuff but honestly it doesn't look like it has the same magic as the older ones... I will forever love the enchantment of the beginning... far longer than forever
@amandavolker6613
4 жыл бұрын
Haru Nanase there was one where the whole plot was about squirrels kidnapping Odette because they thought she was evil incarnate
@aiza2801
4 жыл бұрын
Amanda Volker sounds hilarious
@amandavolker6613
4 жыл бұрын
Aiza you would think I’m joking but I’m not
@aiza2801
4 жыл бұрын
Amanda Volker Wow... (And I am not being sarcastic or anything)
@harunanase1696
4 жыл бұрын
@ichaelis ....Derek does what. \/_\/
I have always hated Prince Derek with a PASSION, but Howard seems like such a lovely man. 🥺
Cannot believe it’s been 25 years! The last time I saw the movie was as a high school junior nearly a decade ago. The first time was as a 2 year old in the Christmas season of 95 from Blockbuster as a double feature with Frosty the Snowman. The Swan Princess has some of the most lyrical animation I’ve ever seen. Far Longer Than Forever is my favorite song tied with Princesses on Parade!
@elisejackson2854
4 жыл бұрын
omg i love princesses on parade and now i'm constantly singing far longer than forever in my head. this lowkey makes me sad watching this. first time i watched it was 5 years ago and i've watched it a dozen times since.
@elisejackson2854
4 жыл бұрын
no more mr nice guy was awesome as well.
@manuelorozco7760
4 жыл бұрын
Elise Jackson No way
Hearing him talk is so sweet, he still sounds just like Derek!
oh god , this movie was my entire childhood
The voice actor of Oddete died in 2010 of breast cancer :(
@pbscraze
4 жыл бұрын
Survived by her husband Steve Stark and 2 daughters
I LOVED this movie as a kid and I was so incredibly in love with the song "Far Longer Than Forever" I make my husband duet it with me on occasion lol
his voice is genuinely one of my favorites of all time ❤️
I remembered that this was the very first princess movie I watch after immigrated to the U.S. I remembered watching this every day for weeks because the singing was so divine!
This was my favorite movie when I was a tween. I had it on VHS and watched it so much to the point where my mom actually took my tape and hid it at the top of the cupboard when we moved to our new apartment. I found it years later, and it was covered in dust and there was a dead roach in it. I ended up finding another Swan Princess VHS years later at a garage sale and played it on my VCR a few years later. I'm not a romantic person and find anything that's lovey-dovey to be kind of cheesy, but this movie will always hold a special place in my heart.
@melissamiller4740
4 жыл бұрын
natschmat917 i wish this movie was on roku
Howard McGillin is an absolute legend. I grew up with him in "The Swan Princess" and, when I was older, I got to see him as the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway. I met him after the show and he was one of the genuinely nicest people I've ever met. I'll always love him. You're awesome, Howard! Rock on!
I swear they based the design for his cartoon\animation character off him too
These interviews really trying to make me cry gosh knowing it's 25 anniversary of the swan princess I'm 25 this is super special for me I love the movie so much even watch it still on VHS have it on VHS
He’s soooo handsome!!!
Eternity the ending song as the credits roll is my favorite!!!
i loved that movie soooo much and the music ugh. he's still so good looking.
I was obsessed with The Swan Princess as a little girl 💙✨
This was one of my favourite movies when I was little.
25 years later and *he's way more handsome* than his animated counterpart. If he's a stud now, he must have been super dreamy when he was younger 💟😑
This was always my favorite princess film. I’ve watched it countless times. Very interesting to see the voice actors!!
I loved it soo much as a child! I’ve watched it all the time! Unfortunately I was never familiar with original voices before, cause english is not my first language. But the film is so wonderful! I think I need to watch it again, but in english now! 😃
This was my movieeeee!!! It taught me that men shouldn’t just be interested in you for your looks!! The “what else is there” scene taught me so much at 8 years old!!
One of my absolute favorites growing up! It's a shame people sleep on this underrated classic.
Swan Princess is such an underrated Princess movie!!! Ugh!! I love this movie so much!!
Alright! Howard McGillin and Sandy Duncan celebrating the 25th anniversary of my childhood favorite
Just rewatched this movie for the billionth time today, and it never gets old, as it’s one of my favorite childhood movies.
It's good the Howard again after 25 years.
Howard McGillin has such a warmth to him! Can't help but smile during his interview - he clearly enjoyed working on this film. :)
This movie came out before I was even born and it’s my favorite 💜
One of the most magical, beautiful, and lovely songs ever written Far Longer Than Forever. A song for romantics and people who love to love. A beautiful tear jerker and a very much underrated film.
This movie was my childhood. I used to watch this over and over. I’m happy this showed up in my recommendations
This film made my childhood amazing. It will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️
I used to watch this all the time and I duet Odette/Derek songs with my brother while watching this is VHS/VCR 🥺🥺🥺
I love the swan Princess it's a sweet and Beautiful film I love the Characters of Derek and Odette
Still adore this movie. It had a lot of elements that were important to me. I love it and always will. Watching this brought everything back. Bless!
Yesssssss I wish someone talked to the actors from thumbelina haha
Very first movie I remember watching as a very small toddler. Well this and All dogs go to heaven. Oh the early 90’s
Yoooo I thought I was the only who remembered this movie lmaooo
Im the very few of my generation that watched this movie when I was a child and I loved this movie
This is the type of content I love
This was one of my favorite movies as a child! On the night before I turned 18, I finally rewatched it after many years.
My heart is melting!!! I grew up with the original three films. So sad that actress who voiced Odette passed away years ago. The Swan Princess will always be the iconic films of all time. 💖💖💖💖
Loved this movie one of my favorites and Thumbelina. They need a live version.
This is great! I've always loved the film and it's not talked about enough. I loved the songs and story! Thank you for producing this and sharing this with us!
Howard McGillin voiced Derek?! He’s one of my favorite broadway actors omg!
“The vow was meant for her! You hear me! The bow was for heeeeerrrrrrr!!” 😭😭 god this movie brings so many memories. My sister and I used to duet the intro song. I love this movie!❤
Ok childhood flashback. I have to watch this movie again ASAP. I have forgotten it.
This was one of my favorite movies as a kid and I still love it today. Still gives me all the feels and all the laughs. 😍
This still hits me with nostalgia and I've watched it so many times, first watched it when I was 5 or 6 maybe q
I actually introduced this movie to my students in Japan and we did a listening activity. They didn’t know of the movie.
Omg I loved this film!!! Definitely watching it with my three year old daughter tomorrow
Sandy Duncan looks FABULOUS!!
Love this movie and have all of the films on VHS and DVD
One of my favorite childhood movies. Thank you for making my childhood so memorable
He seems very sweet. Handsome, too. Loved this movie as a kid, Anastasia too.
Oh this movie has so many memories for me! Even watching years later, I still have it memorized! I think it's great that the actor got to do both speaking and singing for the part. This movie remains a beloved gem🥰
These people are responsible for my childhood thank you 😋😊