Amanda Seyfried to voice Cinderella in Netflix film

Amanda Seyfried has been cast as the voice of Cinderella in the upcoming Netflix animated film, "Steps." The movie offers a unique twist on the classic fairytale, focusing on a character named Lilith who is blamed for disrupting the Royal Ball with a stolen magic wand. She accidentally transforms her sister, Margot, into a frog, leaving the kingdom in the hands of a villainous mean girl.

Lilith must then join forces with Cinderella and an unexpected troll to rescue the kingdom and challenge the traditional fairytale narrative. Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa emphasized their desire to create a modern, relatable Cinderella with flaws, a task Seyfried embraced.

Filmmakers praised Seyfried's performance for its specificity, relatability, humor, and heartbreak, noting her ability to bring a refreshingly human depth to the iconic character. Producers for the film include Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, and Kim Lessing, with Poehler and Lessing producing for Paper Kite Productions.