Simon O'Donohue is the anti-hero/supporting character of Disney's 2023 animated feature film Wish. He is one of Asha's seven friends, who aspires to be a knight.
Background[]
Simon is one of Asha's seven friends and together, they are known as the "Seven Teens". He is a bit of a gentle giant and an aspiring warrior but is caught up in a never-ending dreamy state ever since he gave his wish away several months before the events of the film.
Appearances[]
Wish[]
Simon is one of Asha's friends, and has a habit of being the sleepiest member of the group collectively known as the Seven Teens. He had recently turned 18, and the wish he gave to King Magnifico was that he wanted to be the greatest knight in all the land. Beforehand, he was very athletic, loved horseback riding, and using his strength to help people, but after giving the wish away he became sleepy and lightheaded.
After Asha's interview with Magnifico to become his apprentice ends disastrously when she questioned why he should decide whose wishes should be granted, Asha decided to make a passionate plea to the stars so that the wish of her grandfather, Sabino, would come true. This results in a literal star named Star to come to Rosas, and his arrival is witnessed by everyone, including the Teens and Magnifico.
The next day, when Asha tries to ask Dahlia on how to access Magnifico's study without his knowledge, she and the other Teens learn about Star's presence. When Magnifico addresses to the citizens that, because the events of last night wasn't caused by him, he suspects that there's a traitor in Rosas, and promises that whoever exposes them would have their wish granted. Later, after having stolen Sabino’s wish from Magnifico's study, Magnifico suddenly arrives to Asha's home, having been informed that she is the "traitor". During the wish granting ceremony, where Asha's face is plastered on wanted posters, Magnifico reveals the one who ultimately ratted out Asha was Simon, and as promised, his wish of being a great warrior is granted. However, not only does Simon get his wish, but he is also brainwashed into becoming Magnifico's lackey, causing him to loudly proclaim his loyalty to the king and also rat out the rest of the Teens.
While hiding from the masses, Asha, the Teens and Queen Amaya, having grown tired of Magnifico's controlling nature, decide to team up and release everyone's wishes. While Asha runs into the forest to distract Magnifico, the Teens successfully release everyone's wishes. However, it turns out the Magnifico chasing Asha was actually Simon in disguise, meaning that the real Magnifico is still in Rosas, allowing him to trap Star and hoard everyone's wishes for himself once they are released from his chamber. Simon attempts to stop Asha from returning to the kingdom, but is quickly subdued by the forest animals.
After Asha, Amaya and the rest of the citizens manage to defeat Magnifico, Simon, no longer under Magnifico's spell, shamefully arrives back to the kingdom, and expresses immense regret for ratting everyone out, saying he only did it out of fear for being depressed when his wish wouldn't get granted. Simon believes he would not be forgiven, but to his surprise, his apology was accepted, thus allowing him to reconcile with his friends.
Trivia[]
- Simon is based on Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and like the character, he is stuck in an unending state of drowsiness.
- Simon is Evan Peters' first voice role in films.
- Simon is the only character in the film to have a confirmed last name.
- In Wish: A Recipe for Adventure, Simon is revealed to have enjoyed horseback riding and being outside before he gave his wish to Magnifico.
- Simon is the only one of his friends to not have the letter "A" in his name.