If you didn’t know, Cameron Boyce was originally supposed to star in the new Netflix comedy Hubie Halloween!

Unfortunately, the late actor passed away just days before filming was set to begin on the movie.

Cameron‘s parents are now speaking out about the role and how they specifically asked Adam Sandler to cast his best friend Karan Brar in the role.

“Cameron was cast in that movie and unfortunately he passed away […] he passed away like a week before he was supposed to travel to, to shoot that movie. And then Karan actually took his place in the movie,” his mom Libby told PeopleTV. “Karan is his best friend. And, you know, we did ask Adam to cast Karan because that was the only person that could be in that role that wouldn’t break us.”

Cameron‘s dad Victor also dished on his relationship with Adam.

“Adam really got Cameron, you know […] his family, his wife, and his two daughters,” he said. “They all love Cameron like, like their own. And so, you know, Adam told me that he would like to dedicate the movie to Cameron. I’m like, of course, of course.”

“It’s not a surprise to me that [Cameron] and Adam clicked because Adam is just like Cameron […] they’re so real and raw and genuine that they just, they had that bond,” Victor added.

In case you missed it, see what Adam Sandler recently said about Cameron and see the dedication to him in the movie.

Adam Sandler is paying tribute to his late co-star Cameron Boyce in his new movie Hubie Halloween!

The Halloween comedy has been out on Netflix for one day, and at the end of the film, there’s a dedication to the late actor.

“In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE,” a title card at the end of the film reads. “Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.”

If you didn’t know, a lot of Cameron‘s friends and former co-stars are also in the movie, including Adam of course, Karan Brar, Peyton List, China McClain, Kevin James, Maya Rudolph, Bradley Steven Perry and more.

Adam recently opened up about how Cameron was actually supposed to be in the movie, but unfortunately he passed away just a few days before filming began.

“That kid was a great kid. His family is amazing. I know them from Grown Ups, he was a little kid in Grown Ups and I watched him grow up and become like a superstar,” Adam said on The Tonight Show.

“My kids worshipped him. He came to my daughter’s bat mitzvah,” Adam continued. “He came and literally signed, I mean that bat mitzvah was gigantic, it was like 400 people there, and a massive amount of kids. He signed every kid’s autograph, and everybody was freaking out over Cameron. He was just the nicest kid. He always had charities going on… It was always for charity, he didn’t care about anything else.”

If you missed it, Cameron‘s former co-star and friend Skai Jackson also dedicated her recent DWTS dance to him.

Skai Jackson wowed the judges on the dance floor on week four of Dancing With The Stars on Monday night (October 5).

The 18-year-old actress dedicated her Foxtrot with Alan Bersten to the late Cameron Boyce. They danced to John Legend‘s “Ordinary People.”

“I want this dance to be dedicated to Cameron, who was a really close friend of mine and co-star,” she said ahead of her performance. “He was in my life for half of my life, which was crazy. We built up this bond for years and years and years.”

“He molded me into the person I am now. Of course I miss him every day, but I have him on my phone case so I get to see him,” Skai added. “It’s sad he’s not here to see it… I know that he would be really proud of me. He loved Dancing With the Stars and dancing.”

Skai and Alan‘s dance even earned them the first 10 of the season, with a total of 28/30 for their performance!

Before the Dancing With The Stars season started airing, Skai shared with fans that Cameron was actually a big reason as to why she decided to do the show.

Skai Jackson wears a purple outfit while arriving at a dance studio on Thursday (September 3) in Los Angeles.

The 18-year-old author and Disney Channel star’s rumored Dancing With The Stars pro partner Alan Bersten was also seen arriving at the studio that day.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Skai Jackson

If you didn’t know, purple is actually the color for Epilepsy awareness, a cause that Skai holds close to her heart. Her friend and late co-star Cameron Boyce passed away due to an epileptic seizure.

The day before, it was officially announced that Skai would be a part of the celebrity lineup competing for the mirror ball trophy this season.

Skai shared the news on her Instagram account with the caption, “Get ready! 💃🏽 via @goodmorningamerica”

One fan commented on the post saying, “Honestly Cameron would’ve been so proud💕❤️,” to which Skai responded, “the biggest reason why I’m doing it.” Aww!

Flashback Friday!

It has been exactly FIVE years since the first Descendants movie premiered on Disney Channel on July 31, 2015.

The Kenny Ortega-directed DCOM starred Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Cameron Boyce, Sarah Jeffery, Mitchell Hope, Brenna D’Amico, Kristin Chenoweth and more.

Descendants brought us the songs “Rotten to the Core,” “Evil Like Me,” “Did I Mention,” “If Only,” “Be Our Guest,” “Set It Off,” and “Believe.”

Here’s a synopsis: Driven by exciting music and performance, the story is set in the idyllic kingdom of Auradon where Ben, the benevolent teenaged son of the King and Queen (Beast and Belle from Beauty and the Beast), is poised to take the throne. His first proclamation: offer a chance at redemption to Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay, the trouble-making offspring of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella de Vil and Jafar, who have been imprisoned on the forbidden Isle of the Lost for 20 years.

These villainous descendants are allowed into Auradon for the first time to attend prep school alongside the teenage progeny of Fairy Godmother, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Mulan. Only time will tell if these evil teens follow in the footsteps of their wicked parents!

Check out the gallery for a ton of photos from the first Descendants movie!

We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since Cameron Boyce sadly passed away.

The Descendants actor lost his life to Epilepsy on July 6, 2019, and his legacy has been living on ever since.

On the anniversary of his death, Cameron‘s close friends and family remembered him with photos and special messages on Instagram.

“Today, though our hearts are heavy, we choose to honor the incredible legacy Cameron leaves behind, and our commitment to use our resources to make our world a better place. We are so grateful for your love and support, and we will continue onward in our fight to end SUDEP. Please visit KNOWSUDEPNOW.org to learn more about how you can help. Much love, TCBF 🙏,” Cam‘s family said through The Cameron Boyce Foundation’s Instagram.

Cameron‘s roommates and best friends, Karan Brar and Sophie Reynolds, both shared information on what to do when someone is having a seizure.

“To our angel, It’s been 365 days of missing you. And every day, we miss you a little more. Not having you, hurts too much. But somehow, you still manage to light up our whole entire world. Our Cam. Our forever boy. Our sunshine wearing shoes. I miss you. So much. I love you. And I will love you. Forever,” Sofia Carson shared on her account.

“one year without your light. something cosmic broke the day you left, something seemingly so impossible, so unjust, so unnatural. the universe cannot repair the gap in her weaving. you were huge. i will love you forever, just like this,” Dove Cameron wrote.

Sarah Jeffery shared on Instagram story, “Please honor the sweetest boy today by considering making a donation to @knowsudepnow … Link is in my bio and you can swipe up here. I love you so much Cameron… You are missed and loved endlessly Cam.”

Booboo Stewart simply shared a couple of photos on his story and wrote, “Love you man”

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Happy Birthday Cameron Boyce!

The late actor would have been celebrating his 21st birthday today (May 28).

Many of Cameron‘s friends, co-stars and more are honoring him with posts on Instagram.

“Happy 21st Birthday Cam🎉🎊. Over this past week, we have been blown away by the outpouring of support and love to honor Cam’s legacy. We have fundraised $45,000 in just 4 days towards ending gun violence and curing epilepsy. None of this would have been possible without the support from all of you 😇❤️🙏,” the Cameron Boyce Foundation wrote on their Instagram.

Cameron‘s birthday fundraiser was looking to raise $50k to help end gun violence and cure epilepsy, and they have exceeded that total!

Cameron‘s mom Libby shared a video thanking everyone for their support. Check it out below!

One of Cameron‘s close friends and Descendants co-stars Dove Cameron teamed up with the Cameron Boyce Foundation to release a limited edition shirt in honor of his birthday, which features the tattoo she got in his memory. You can check out and purchase your shirt here.

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