Bette Midler Joins Voice Cast of Netflix's 'Cinderella' Movie 'Steps'
Bette Midler voices a bumbling Fairy Godmother as the animated film follows Lilith and Margot on a quest that upends the kingdom.
- Netflix announced Monday that 80-year-old actress Bette Midler will voice the Fairy Godmother in the upcoming animated film Steps, a reimagining of the classic Cinderella story.
- The plot is triggered when Lilith, sick of living in Cinderella's shadow, hatches a plan to steal a magic wand, unintentionally dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla.
- Directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, the film features Ali Wong as Lilith, Stephanie Hsu as Margot, and Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella, with Paper Kite Productions attached.
- Characterizing her version of the Fairy Godmother as a 'bumbler' and a 'schemer' with good intentions, Midler said, 'I'm thrilled to be a part of this film! And I'm thrilled to be with this cast.'
- Director Alyce Tzue aims to create a film for those who feel like outsiders, showing how 'a single act of kindness can change everything.' Steps is scheduled to release on Netflix later this year.
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Bette Midler to voice Fairy Godmother in Netflix animated Cinderella reimagining “Steps”
The "Hocus Pocus" star is pausing her witchy ways to make a few wishes come true.Bette Midler in 'Steps'Credit: NetflixKey PointsBette Midler will play the Fairy Godmother in a new Cinderella retelling.Netflix's Steps offers a new take on the classic tale, centering Cinderella's so-called "evil" stepsisters.The Hocus Pocus alum describes her character as a "bumbler" and a "schemer."Bette Midler is going from buck-toothed witch to bumbling fairy …
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