About The Swan Princess
Princess Odette - The film's primary female protagonist. Throughout her child and adulthood, she is depicted as being kind, courageous and strong. Despite her love for him, Odette questions Derek's intentions in order to confirm that he loves her in return instead of simply accepting his proposal. Odette is very beautiful, and is strikingly similar in appearance, background, and personality to Princess Aurora from Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. She wears different kirtles throughout the film. She is voiced by Michelle Nicastro and sung by Liz Callaway as an adult and Adrian Zahiri and Larisa Oleynik as a child.
Prince Derek - The film's primary male protagonist. Though handsome, brave and gallant, he often neglects to see what is in front of him, which tends to get Odette into trouble. When questioned as to why he loved her, despite her beauty, Derek answers, "What else is there?" He loves Odette, but can't seem to express his feeling, deciding instead that he would prove it through actions rather than words. This comes too late, as Odette has been kidnapped by Rothbart. Derek refuses to accept that she has died, and spends all of his time practicing and attempting to decipher King William's cryptic message, believing it holds to the key to Odette's whereabouts. During his search, he sees Odette, in swan form, but mistakes her for the Great Animal and tries to kill her. After following her to Swan Lake, and returning her locket, he returns home, overcome with joy, determined to break the spell during the ball. When the Hag arrives, Derek believes she is the real Odette and makes the vow to her. Realizing his mistake, he hurries to Swan Lake and demands Rothbart save Odette. By fighting Rothbart, as the Great Animal a mean Griffin, and successfully winning he then confesses his love to her, Derek revives Odette and they live happily ever after. He is voiced and sung by Howard McGillin as an adult Adam Wylie and J.D. Daniels as a child.