Walt Disney have just sent out a very brief press release announcing that
Downton Abbey's Lily James will play
Cinderella in their live action adaptation of the classic fairytale.
Actress Lily James (Downton Abbey) has been cast as Cinderella in Disney’s upcoming live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale. The film is being directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh and stars Cate Blanchett as the iconic evil stepmother.
Additional announcements regarding Cinderella are expected in the coming weeks.
After
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson passed, word was that either Bella Heathcoate, Lily James or Margot Robbie would secure the role, and it seems James (also seen in
Wrath Of The Titans) was the one that the glass slipper fit best. Cate Blanchett is still on board as the Evil Queen, and last we heard
Game Of Thrones actor Richard Madden (Robb Stark) is one of the names on the list to play the Prince.
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