Sony’s new live-action "Cinderella" film, starring Camila Cabello as the classic princess, is skipping its planned theatrical debut and will instead premiere on Amazon Prime Video later this year.
It is unclear when the movie will premiere on the streaming platform. The studio intended to open “Cinderella” in theaters on July 16 before Amazon acquired the movie. Sony opted to license the film to the streamer due to movie theater attendance didn't return to pre-pandemic levels.
Furthermore, the studio announced in April that “Vivo,” an animated musical with songs from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, would premiere on Netflix instead of multiplexes, and the Kevin Hart drama “Fatherhood” is forgoing theaters and will arrive on Netflix in June. It also sold Seth Rogen’s “An American Pickle” to HBO Max and the Kristen Stewart romantic comedy “Happiest Season” to Hulu.
“Cinderella” was written and directed by Kay Cannon, who is best known for creating the “Pitch Perfect” franchise.
In the musical retelling of the classic fairytale about an orphan who longs to meet her prince charming, Billy Porter will portray Cinderella’s fairy godparent while Idina Menzel will play her evil stepmother. The cast also includes Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Robert, Pierce Brosnan as King Rowan, and Minnie Driver as Queen Beatrice.
The movie will feature original songs from Cabello and Menzel.
“Cinderella” marks Cabello’s acting debut following her successful music career.
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