At the end of April we reported that Lily James (DOWNTON ABBEY) was to take the lead for Walt Disney Pictures live-action version of CINDERELLA. Rumours were also floating around that GAME OF THRONES star Richard Madden was to play her Prince Charming…and it’s been confirmed!
James and Madden will be directed by acting legend Kenneth Branagh, with Cate Blanchett featuring as the wicked step-mother. Live-action fairytales seem to go one of two ways (other examples include RED RIDING HOOD, HANSEL AND GRETEL WITCH HUNTERS, JACK THE GIANT SLAYER) but with Branagh taking the reigns this could be brilliant!
CINDERELLA is expected to start filming in October, with an estimated release date of Christmas 2014.
Source: Deadline
