fans of the end Cameron Boyce will soon be able to attend his last performance.
In July 2019, Cameron tragically died in his sleep at the age of 20 after suffering an epileptic seizure due to a persistent medical condition. The Disney Channel star will make his final screen appearance as Simon on the show city of paradisepremiering on Amazon Prime Video on March 25.
E ! News has an exclusive first look at the Los Angeles-based show, which follows the creator Ash Avildsenthe movie of 2017 American Satan. The projects are loosely based on Ash’s “distant relationship” with his father. John Avildsen (who led Rocky), according to a press release.
Featured singer of both works Andy Biersack as rock musician Johnny Faust, and city of paradise also stars Bella Thorne, Perrey Reeves, Booboo Stewart, Olivia Culpo and Drea de Matteo.
On the show, Cameron’s teenage character Simon idolizes and relates to Johnny through their shared experience of growing up in broken homes within the music industry.
Cameron Boyce: life in pictures
The teaser features emotional scenes between Simon and his mother Natalie (Reeves), as he learns more about his family history and develops a stronger relationship with his mother.
In one scene, Simon sneaks into his mother’s phone and finds that she is calling Pantheon Music Group. He then gets into a heated argument with her in the front yard. “I saw the call logs, Mom. Why are you calling my dad’s office? Why the hell are you calling her? Simon said. “It’s bad enough that I have to deal with the stigma of being a bastard son, okay? Why would you call him?”
Natalie replies, “Don’t call yourself a bastard. You’re an honorable son. And I called just to make sure he got all the things I sent him.”
“Ship it ?” He screams, while spraying her with the garden hose. “What were you sending him?” »
Clearly upset, she said: “I wanted to make sure he knew how brilliant you are. I wanted to show him everything you’ve done. I wanted him to see that he’s missing the best child he has ever created… Are you happy now?”
Another scene shows Simon at home, looking pensive. “How much did he offer you?” he asks his mother. “For abortion? He added, “Mom, I’m not a kid anymore. I feel like I deserve to know.”
She kisses his forehead and squats next to him saying, “He offered me half a million dollars. And I told him to fuck off.”
Simon asks, “So what did he do? You can tell me.” To which Natalie replies: “He offered to pay me to burn an album and do a world tour.”
He says, “Wait, so you sacrificed your music career?” And she said, “Having you is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.” A tear rolls down Simon’s cheek and he smiles and sniffles.
Cameron’s final TV show will air nearly two years after his death. At the time, his family confirmed his death in a statement obtained by E! New.
He said: “The world is now without a doubt without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him. We are heartbroken and ask for privacy during this extremely difficult time as we mourn the loss of our precious son and brother.”
A year later, his friends and family paid tribute to the descent star. Skai Jackson, Holly Robinson Peete and Dove Cameron wrote him messages, just like Sophie Carson. She said: “To our angel, we’ve missed you 365 days. And every day we miss you a little more. Not hurting you too much. Cam. Our boy forever. Our sunshine wearing shoes. I miss you. So much. I love you.”
His legacy lives on through the Cameron Boyce Foundation.
Watch his last performance on March 25, when city of paradise hits Amazon.