Asha (played by Ariana DeBose) is a protagonist in Wish.
A 17-year-old aspiring apprentice who summons a magical star named Star after her grandfather's wish is rejected. She leads a rebellion against King Magnifico to free the kingdom's sealed wishes, ultimately uniting the citizens to defeat him and receiving a magical wand to inspire future generations. King Magnifico (played by Chris Pine) is a protagonist in Wish.
The paranoid ruler of Rosas who hoards citizens' sealed wishes to maintain control. Corrupted by forbidden dark magic, he attempts to absorb Star's power and all wishes to increase his strength. He is ultimately defeated by the collective power of the people's wishes and trapped in his own staff. Valentino (played by Alan Tudyk) appears in Wish.
Asha's pet goat who gains the ability to speak after Star's magic touches the forest animals. He assists Asha in rallying the citizens and helps defeat Simon when he tries to trick Asha. Queen Amaya (played by Angelique Cabral) appears in Wish.
Magnifico's wife and co-founder of Rosas. Initially pleads for him to avoid dark magic, she later discovers his corruption and joins Asha's rebellion. After Magnifico's defeat, she becomes the sole ruler, helping citizens pursue their wishes independently. Sabino (played by Victor Garber) appears in Wish.
Asha's 100-year-old grandfather whose wish was to inspire the next generation. Magnifico refuses to grant it, prompting Asha's rebellion. After Asha retrieves his wish, he rejoices in remembering it and flees with Sakina to a nearby island. Sakina (played by Natasha Rothwell) appears in Wish.
Asha's mother who initially tries to rationalize Magnifico's system. She later flees to a nearby island with Sabino to escape Magnifico's arrest, supporting her daughter's fight from a safe distance. Dahlia (played by Jennifer Kumiyama) appears in Wish.
One of Asha's close friends who joins the rebellion against Magnifico. She participates in infiltrating the king's study to help free the citizens' sealed wishes from the ceiling. Gabo (played by Harvey Guillén) appears in Wish.
One of Asha's loyal friends who rallies behind her cause to end Magnifico's reign. He assists in the infiltration of the castle to free the sealed wishes.
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Characters
Asha
(played by Ariana DeBose) — protagonist
A 17-year-old aspiring apprentice who summons a magical star named Star after her grandfather's wish is rejected. She leads a rebellion against King Magnifico to free the kingdom's sealed wishes, ulti...
King Magnifico
(played by Chris Pine) — protagonist
The paranoid ruler of Rosas who hoards citizens' sealed wishes to maintain control. Corrupted by forbidden dark magic, he attempts to absorb Star's power and all wishes to increase his strength. He is...
Valentino
(played by Alan Tudyk) — supporting
Asha's pet goat who gains the ability to speak after Star's magic touches the forest animals. He assists Asha in rallying the citizens and helps defeat Simon when he tries to trick Asha.
Queen Amaya
(played by Angelique Cabral) — supporting
Magnifico's wife and co-founder of Rosas. Initially pleads for him to avoid dark magic, she later discovers his corruption and joins Asha's rebellion. After Magnifico's defeat, she becomes the sole ru...
Sabino
(played by Victor Garber) — supporting
Asha's 100-year-old grandfather whose wish was to inspire the next generation. Magnifico refuses to grant it, prompting Asha's rebellion. After Asha retrieves his wish, he rejoices in remembering it a...
Sakina
(played by Natasha Rothwell) — supporting
Asha's mother who initially tries to rationalize Magnifico's system. She later flees to a nearby island with Sabino to escape Magnifico's arrest, supporting her daughter's fight from a safe distance.
Dahlia
(played by Jennifer Kumiyama) — supporting
One of Asha's close friends who joins the rebellion against Magnifico. She participates in infiltrating the king's study to help free the citizens' sealed wishes from the ceiling.
Gabo
(played by Harvey Guillén) — supporting
One of Asha's loyal friends who rallies behind her cause to end Magnifico's reign. He assists in the infiltration of the castle to free the sealed wishes.
Hal
(played by Niko Vargas) — supporting
One of Asha's friends who supports her mission to liberate Rosas from Magnifico's control. He takes part in the team's infiltration of the king's study to release the wishes.
Simon
(played by Evan Peters) — supporting
Asha's friend who betrays her to Magnifico in exchange for his wish to become a knight. Bewitched into a henchman, he disguises himself to trap Asha but is defeated. Later expresses regret and is forg...
Key Relationships
King Magnifico → Simon
(Professional Master)
Asha → Valentino
(Social Pet)
Simon → Asha
(Narrative Betrayer)
Asha → Simon
(Conflict Friend)
Asha → King Magnifico
(Conflict Antagonist)
Asha → Hal
(Alliance Friend)
Asha → Gabo
(Alliance Friend)
Asha → Dahlia
(Alliance Friend)
King Magnifico → Queen Amaya
(Family Spouse)
Asha → Sakina
(Family Mother)
Asha → Sabino
(Family Granddaughter)
Story Analysis
A young woman discovers that the king who protects her people's wishes is actually hoarding power, and she must rally her friends to restore freedom to their kingdom.
Plot Progression
The Rise of Rosas
The Spark of Rebellion
The Gathering Storm
The Final Wish
Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn, Chris Buck
Wish (2023) · 6.2/10 · adventure, animation, family, fantasy
