Amanda Seyfried Voices Cinderella in Netflix's Steps

Amanda Seyfried, known for her roles in Mamma Mia! and Mean Girls, has been cast as the voice of Cinderella in Netflix's upcoming animated film Steps, a reimagining of the classic fairy tale that shifts focus to the misunderstood stepsisters. The movie, directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, is set for release on the streaming platform in 2026.

Steps centers on Lilith, voiced by Ali Wong, who is wrongly accused of stealing a magic wand and disrupting the Royal Ball. In the chaos, she accidentally transforms her sister Margot, voiced by Stephanie Hsu, into a frog, allowing a prince-obsessed antagonist to seize control of the kingdom. To restore order, Lilith joins forces with Cinderella and an unexpected ally, a charming troll, on a quest to mend the broken fairy tale and demonstrate that even apparent villains can find redemption.

The film marks a fresh perspective on the enduring story, emphasizing themes of belonging and kindness. Tzue, a gold medal winner at the 2015 Student Academy Awards, described the narrative as drawing from her own experiences feeling like an outsider. "This story is, at its core, about two very different sisters... realizing they're more alike than...