Amanda Seyfried is taking a new step into a fairy world as she is set to voice Cinderella in Netflix’s forthcoming show Steps.
However, this Cinderella story has a twist. Far from the wicked stepmother, the princess’s evil stepsisters will be in the spotlight.
The animated feature will follow 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 outcomes.
By using the wand, Lilith turns her sister, Margot, into a frog while leaving the kingdom under the control of a mean girl.
Now, to put things right, Lilith, who is a villain, joins hands with Cinderella to get a shot at redemption.
Alyce Tzue, who serves as a director on Steps, says, “Amanda has this incredible ability to make her characters specific and relatable, and we absolutely needed that when taking on a character that’s 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, raves about Amanda Seyfried joining the cast, stating, “Amanda has been an absolute joy to work with. She brings a level of experience and passion that inspires us to dig even deeper into the character.”
“Her process of honing in on emotions, the control she has over her voice—it all comes together to give the classic character of Cinderella a depth and humour we could’ve never imagined.”
Steps will roll out on Netflix this year.
