Age: 32
female
Elizabeth Gillies is from Haworth, New Jersey. After making her Broadway debut at age 15, Liz's career was launched on the generation-defining Nickelodeon series, Victorious where she quickly became a household name as 'Jade West.' She then captured audiences on the FX series, Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, where she starred as the scene-stealing 'Gigi' opposite Denis Leary. From there, Gillies went on to star as 'Fallon Carrington' in the popular Netflix series, Dynasty which ran for an impressive 108 episodes. Her other television roles include The Orville, White Collar, The Black Donnellys as well as voiceover work on Family Guy, Robot Chicken, American Dad, Winx Club, and more. On the film side, Elizabeth starred in and produced the 2024 film, Spread opposite Harvey Keitel. She can also be seen in the independent film, Arizona, opposite Danny McBride which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018, the Drew Barrymore produced horror film, Animal, as well as the Warner Brothers feature Vacation. Gillies also starred in Warner Brothers' animated film, Catwoman. In addition to her acting career, Gillies is a singer who performs regularly to sold out audiences across the country. She has two records out with her longtime friend and collaborator, Seth MacFarlane.
As a young mermaid, Ursula dreams of becoming the queen of the sea, with the power to control the ocean and all its creatures. But when she is betrayed by her own family and cast out of her kingdom, Ursula turns to dark magic and makes a deal with the sea witch to gain the power she seeks. As Ursula's power grows, she becomes more and more consumed with her own desires, and she begins to use her dark magic to manipulate and control those around her. She enlists the help of a rogue band of sea creatures to do her bidding, and she sets her sights on those who have wronged her in the past. But as Ursula's powers grow, so does the opposition to her rule. A young mermaid named Ariel, who represents everything Ursula hates about the world above the sea, becomes a thorn in Ursula's side. Determined to crush Ariel and her allies, Ursula sets in motion a deadly plan that could have catastrophic consequences for the entire ocean. The series will explore the complex relationships and rivalries between the characters, as well as Ursula's own inner demons and struggles with power and identity. At the center of the story is Ursula herself, a tragic and complex figure who must grapple with the consequences of her own choices and the price of her own ambition. Overall, the Ursula prequel series offers a thrilling and darkly enchanting look at the early life of one of Disney's most iconic villains, giving viewers a deeper understanding of the woman behind the tentacles.
