Cinderella is getting flipped on its head with the classic fairytale told from the perspective of her “evil” step-sisters
Netflix Beef actress and an Everything Everywhere All At Once star are teaming up for Cinderella with a twist.
Steps is Netflix ’s next big animated film which is going to show Cinderella’s “not-so-evil step-sisters in a new light” during the princess’ biggest night of her life.
The official synopsis reads: “When misunderstood Lilith (played by Ali Wong) is blamed for hijacking the Royal Ball with a stolen magic wand, she accidentally turns her sister Margot (Stephanie Hsu) into a frog and allows the kingdom to fall into the hands of a prince-obsessed mean girl.
“Now Lilith must team up with Cinderella (and a surprisingly dreamy troll) to save the kingdom, repair the fractured fairy tale, and prove that even so-called villains deserve a shot at happily ever after.”
Taking on the role of Lillith is actress and comedian Ali Wong who is famed for playing Amy Lau in the hit Netflix show Beef.
She also portrayed Sasha in the heartwarming romcom Always Be My Maybe with MCU star Randall Park and Matrix icon Keanu Reeves.
Wong is joined by Academy Award-nominated actress Stephanie Hsu who has been in Everything Everywhere All At Once and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel as Mei Lin.
As of yet, there has been no official word on who is set to voice Cinderella but director Alyce Tzue has opened up on what attracted her to this unique fairytale adaptation.
She shared: “This story is, at its core, about two very different sisters — one who fits perfectly into this fairy tale kingdom and one who doesn’t — realizing they’re more alike than different.
“It’s such a personal story for me because, growing up as an awkward, artsy Taiwanese kid in suburban New Jersey, I often felt like an outsider, like ‘happily ever after’ wasn’t meant for me.
“I wanted to create a film for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong — and show how a single act of kindness can change everything.”
Also working behind the cameras as a co-director of Steps is John Ripa who directed Raya And The Last Dragon but has additionally worked on Frozen and Zootopia.
They will be joined by producers Jane Hartwell, Kim Lessing and actress and comedian Amy Poehler who has starred in Parks and Recreation and the original Mean Girls film.
Steps will premiere on Netflix in 2026.