Bette Midler Bumbles as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother

Bette Midler lends her voice to the Fairy Godmother in a fresh take on the Cinderella story, portraying a character with good intentions but a tendency to bumble and scheme. The animated film, directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, features Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella, with Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu playing the stepsisters, Lilith and Margot. This reimagined narrative centers on Lilith, who faces blame for a magical incident involving a stolen wand and an accidental transformation of her sister into a frog. She must then join forces with Cinderella and an unexpected troll to restore the kingdom. Director Alyce Tzue drew inspiration from her own experiences as an artsy Taiwanese child in New Jersey, aiming to create a film for those who have felt like outsiders. The story highlights that even those perceived as 'villains' can find their happily-ever-after and emphasizes the profound impact of kindness in changing lives and mending fractured fairytales.