Cinderella (2021 film)

Cinderella is an upcoming American musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Kay Cannon, based on the fairy tale of the same name. Singer Camila Cabello will play the lead role in her acting debut. The film also stars Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Pierce Brosnan, Nicholas Galitzine, and Minnie Driver. It is scheduled to be released in RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX on July 16, 2021.

Cinderella
Directed byKay Cannon
Produced by
Screenplay byKay Cannon
Story byJames Corden
Based onCinderella
by Charles Perrault
Starring
CinematographyAndrew Dunn
Production
company
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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

Cast

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.[1]

Principal photography began in February 2020.[10] Filming was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] Production resumed in August 2020.[12] Production concluded in September 2020.[13]

Music

In April 2019, it was announced that Camila Cabello was working on the music for the film.[1]

In October, 2020, Idina Menzel confirmed that "[she and Camila] both have original songs as well."[14]

Release

In June 2019, Sony scheduled the film for release February 5, 2021.[15] However, in January 2021, the release date was pushed back to July 16, 2021. [16]

References
  1. McNary, Dave (April 9, 2019). "Camila Cabello to Star in New 'Cinderella' Movie for Sony". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  2. O'Kane, Caitlin (March 3, 2020). "Billy Porter reveals he will play Fairy Godparent as "genderless" in upcoming "Cinderella" remake". CBS News. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  3. McNary, Dave (October 10, 2019). "'Pose' Star Billy Porter in Talks to Play Fairy Godmother in 'Cinderella'". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  4. McNary, Dave (October 11, 2019). "Idina Menzel in Talks to Play Evil Stepmother in 'Cinderella'". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 4, 2019). "Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Finds Its Prince In UK Actor Nicholas Galitzine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  6. McNary, Dave (December 11, 2019). "Pierce Brosnan to Play the King in Camila Cabello's 'Cinderella'". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2020). "'Cinderella': Missy Elliott, Minnie Driver, John Mulaney, James Corden & Romesh Ranganathan Join Camila Cabello Pic". Deadline. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  8. Lefkowitz, Andy (January 9, 2020). "Maddie Baillio & Charlotte Spencer Join Starry Cinderella Movie Musical as Stepsisters". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  9. "Production on Live-Action CINDERELLA to Shut Down for Two Weeks". BroadwayWorld.com. March 16, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  10. Cannon, Kay (February 13, 2020). "Day 1 of shooting down. A gazillion more days to goooooooo! #director #writer #filmmaking". Instagram. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  11. Tom Grater (March 16, 2020). "Sony's 'Cinderella' Musical UK Shoot Shut Down For Two Weeks Over Coronavirus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  12. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 17, 2020). "Camila Cabello's 'Cinderella' Movie At Sony Heading Back To Production In UK After COVID-19 Shutdown". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  13. Cannon, Kay (September 29, 2020). "SAP POST: Tonight we wrapped our main unit on @cinderellamovieofficial. I just CANNOT express my love & gratitude enough to the cast & crew who helped finish this movie during a pandemic. It's not easy to pretend we're back to normal when we're not. A million thanks for all of your hard work & endless hours of mask wearing. Honestly, there's a few of you that I couldn't pick out of a lineup. Mostly, thank you for all the sacrifices you made so that we could film our jokes & songs... safely. We did it! I am filled with pride. I will never forget you nor this experience. I am forever changed. ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  14. Menzel, Idina [@idinamenzel] (October 25, 2020). "Oooh. A bunch! @Camila_Cabello is extraordinary. We both have original songs as well" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. Nissen, Dano (June 9, 2019). "'Cinderella' Musical Comedy, Kevin Hart's 'Fatherhood' Get Release Dates". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  16. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 21, 2021). "Sony's Camila Cabello 'Cinderella' Dances To Summer, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' To Fall, 'Uncharted' Eyes 2022 & More". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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