Amanda Seyfried takes another step into a fairytale world as she voices Cinderella in the upcoming Netflix film Steps.
However, this Cinderella story has a twist. The film focuses not on the evil stepmother, but on one of the princess’s evil stepsisters.
Named Lilith, voiced by Ali Wong, who used a (stolen) magic wand to hijack the famous Royal Ball.
However, when it comes to magic, it can produce unexpected results.
Using the wand, Lilith turns her sister, Margot, into a frog as she leaves the kingdom under the control of a mean girl.
To set things right, Lilith, a villain, joins forces with Cinderella for a chance at redemption.
Alyce Tzue, director of Steps, says: “Amanda has an incredible ability to make her characters specific and relatable, and we absolutely needed that when taking on a character as legendary as Cinderella.”
“We wanted to create a modern heroine, complete with flaws and coping mechanisms, and Amanda immediately understood the task.”
She continues, “Her portrayal of Cinderella is hilarious and heartbreaking and, most importantly, refreshingly human. You won’t want to miss it.”
Her co-director, John Ripa, is excited about Amanda Seyfried joining the cast, saying, “Amanda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She brings a level of experience and passion that inspires us to delve even deeper into the character.”
“Her process of honing emotions, the control she has over her voice – it all comes together to give the classic character of Cinderella a depth and humor we could never have imagined.”
Steps will be released on Netflix this year.
