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Amanda Seyfried Voices Cinderella in Netflix's Animated 'Steps'

Amanda Seyfried will voice Cinderella in the upcoming Netflix animated feature 'Steps.' The film offers a twist on the classic tale, following a stepsister, Lilith, who must team up with Cinderella to save the kingdom. Directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, the cast also includes Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu. Producers include Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, and Kim Lessing.

Key Points: Amanda Seyfried is Cinderella in Netflix's 'Steps'

  • Amanda Seyfried voices Cinderella
  • Twist on evil stepsisters story
  • Directed by Alyce Tzue & John Ripa
  • Features Ali Wong & Stephanie Hsu
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Amanda Seyfried to voice Cinderella in Netflix's 'Steps'

Amanda Seyfried joins Ali Wong & Stephanie Hsu in Netflix's animated 'Steps,' a twist on the Cinderella tale where a villain gets a happy ending.

"Amanda has this incredible ability to make her characters specific and relatable... her portrayal is hilarious and heartbreaking. - Alyce Tzue"

Los Angeles, April 8

Amanda Seyfried has come on board to lend her voice to the character of Cinderella in Netflix animated feature 'Steps'.

Directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, Seyfried joins Ali Wong (Lilith) and Stephanie Hsu (Margot). In a twist on Cinderella's evil stepsisters, the film follows Lilith, who is blamed for hijacking the Royal Ball with a stolen magic wand, as per Variety.

She accidentally turns her sister, Margot, into a frog and leaves the kingdom in the hands of a prince-obsessed mean girl. Now Lilith must team up with Cinderella, and a surprisingly dreamy troll, to save the kingdom, repair the fractured fairytale and prove that even so-called "villains" deserve a shot at happily-ever-after.

On receiving the opportunity, Tzue said, "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. Her portrayal of Cinderella is hilarious and heartbreaking and, most importantly, refreshingly human. You won't want to miss it."

Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing will serve the role of producers, with Poehler and Lessing producing for Paper Kite Productions.

- ANI

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Aman W
Another Hollywood remake of a classic fairytale? Don't get me wrong, Amanda Seyfried is talented, but I wish our own animation studios got this kind of budget. We have such rich stories from the Panchatantra or even regional folktales that would make amazing animated features.
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Sarah B
The cast looks fantastic! Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu are hilarious. A "surprisingly dreamy troll" has me intrigued. This is perfect weekend watch material with the family.
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Rohit P
Sounds like a fresh take. The director's point about a "refreshingly human" Cinderella is key. Our kids watch so much content where characters are perfect. Showing struggles and flaws is much more relatable. Looking forward to it!
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Kavya N
I appreciate the concept, but I hope the "modern flaws" don't just mean being sarcastic or clumsy. True modern heroism has depth. Fingers crossed they get it right! The producer lineup is strong, so there's hope.

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