Cinderella

***Cinderella*** is an American musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Kay Cannon, based on the fairy tale of the same name.

## Plot

A poor, ambitious orphan gets her wish to meet a prince granted.

## Cast

* Camila Cabello as Cinderella
* Billy Porter as the Fab G, a genderless fairy godparent
* Idina Menzel as Vivian, Cinderella's stepmother
* Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Robert
* Pierce Brosnan as King Rowan
* Minnie Driver as Queen Beatrice
* Maddie Baillio and Charlotte Spencer as the Stepsisters
* John Mulaney as John, a Footman/mouse
* James Corden as James, a Footman/mouse
* Romesh Ranganathan as Romesh, a Footman/mouse
* Missy Elliott as Town Crier
* Tallulah Greive as Princess Gwen
* Luke Latchman as Griff
* Fra Fee as Hench
* Beverley Knight
* Mary Higgins as Princess Laura

## Production

In April 2019, Columbia Pictures announced a musical retelling of *Cinderella*, with Kay Cannon writing and directing the film, with James Corden having story credit and producing the film through Fulwell 73 with Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, and Shannon McIntosh.

Principal photography began in February 2020 in the UK. Filming was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed in August 2020.

## Music

In April 2019, it was announced that Camila Cabello was working on the music for the film. In October, 2020, Idina Menzel confirmed that "[she and Camila] both have original songs as well."

## Marketing

A 50-second First Look of the film was uploaded on June 30, 2021. The official full-length trailer premiered on August 3, 2021.

Cinderella – Official First LookCinderella – Official Trailer
### Cinderella x Mercedes-Benz

In early August 2021, Amazon Prime Video partnered with Mercedes-Benz for a movie campaign.

## Release

This film was released on September 3, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video and select theaters.

In June 2019, Sony scheduled the film for release February 5, 2021. In January 2021, the release date was pushed back to July 16, 2021. In May 2021, Sony cancelled the film's theatrical debut and announced that the film had been bought by Amazon Studios except China.

## Media

### Stills

Stills by Christopher Raphael and Kerry Brown, provided by Amazon Prime Video.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Camila Cabello to Star in New ‘Cinderella’ Movie for Sony
2. ↑ Billy Porter reveals he will play Fairy Godparent as "genderless" in upcoming "Cinderella" remake
3. ↑ ‘Pose’ Star Billy Porter in Talks to Play Fairy Godmother in ‘Cinderella’
4. ↑ Idina Menzel in Talks to Play Evil Stepmother in ‘Cinderella’
5. ↑ Camila Cabello ‘Cinderella’ Finds Its Prince In UK Actor Nicholas Galitzine
6. ↑ Pierce Brosnan to Play the King in Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella’
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 ‘Cinderella’: Missy Elliott, Minnie Driver, John Mulaney, James Corden & Romesh Ranganathan Join Camila Cabello Pic
8. ↑ Maddie Baillio & Charlotte Spencer Join Starry Cinderella Movie Musical as Stepsisters
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Production on Live-Action CINDERELLA to Shut Down for Two Weeks
10. ↑ Day 1 of shooting down. A gazillion more days to goooooooo! #director #writer #filmmaking
11. ↑ Sony’s ‘Cinderella’ Musical UK Shoot Shut Down For Two Weeks Over Coronavirus
12. ↑ Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella’ Movie At Sony Heading Back To Production In UK After COVID-19 Shutdown
13. ↑ Menzel, Idina (October 25, 2020). "Oooh. A bunch! @Camila\_Cabello is extraordinary. We both have original songs as well.". Retrieved on August 3, 2021.
14. ↑ Atad, Corey (June 30, 2021). "Camila Cabello Wants Everyone To Know Her Name In ‘Cinderella’ First Look". ET Canada. Retrieved on August 3, 2021.
15. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (August 3, 2021website=Deadline). "‘Cinderella’ Trailer: Camila Cabello And Billy Porter Add Bling To Classic Tale". Retrieved on August 3, 2021.
16. ↑ "Amazon Prime Video’ Partners with Mercedes-Benz and Camila Cabello on ‘Cinderella’ Campaign". *The Hollywood Reporter* (August 2, 2021). Retrieved on August 3, 2021.
17. ↑ Guttmann, Graeme (June 30, 2021). "Cinderella Teaser Trailer Reveals First Footage From New 2021 Musical". Screen Rant. Retrieved on June 30, 2021.
18. ↑ Nissen, Dano (June 9, 2019). "'Cinderella' Musical Comedy, Kevin Hart's 'Fatherhood' Get Release Dates". Variety. Retrieved on January 7, 2020.
19. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 21, 2021). "Sony's Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Dances To Summer, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' To Fall, 'Uncharted' Eyes 2022 & More". Deadline. Retrieved on January 23, 2021.
20. ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (May 13, 2021). "'Cinderella': First Look Images Include Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine for Musical Due in September". Variety. Retrieved on May 13, 2021.
21. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 6, 2021). "Amazon To Premiere Camila Cabello Screen Debut 'Cinderella' In Deal With Sony Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on May 6, 2021.

## External links

* Cinderella on Twitter
* Cinderella on Instagram