Cinderella (2021 film)

Cinderella is an upcoming American musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Kay Cannon from a screen story by James Corden. Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Charles Perrault, it stars singer Camila Cabello as the titular character in her acting debut, with Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Nicholas Galitzine, James Corden, John Mulaney, Missy Elliott, Minnie Driver and Pierce Brosnan starring in supporting roles. Produced by Columbia Pictures and Fulwell 73, it is a modern take from the traditional tale and follows the young Cinderella who lives with her evil stepmother and stepsisters.
Development on the film began in April 2019, when Columbia Pictures announced a musical-style film of "Cinderella", with Cannon writing and directing the film, with Corden having story credit and producing the film through Fulwell 73 with Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, and Shannon McIntosh. Principal photography began in February 2020 in the United Kingdom. However, filming was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed in August 2020 and concluded in September 2020.
"Cinderella" is scheduled to be released in September 2021, by Prime Video.
Production.
In April 2019, Columbia Pictures announced a musical retelling of "Cinderella," with Kay Cannon writing and directing the film, with James Corden having story credit and producing the film through Fulwell 73 with Leo Pearlman, Jonathan Kadin, and Shannon McIntosh.
Principal photography began in February 2020. Filming was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed in August 2020. Production concluded in September 2020.
Music.
In April 2019, it was announced that Camila Cabello was working on the music for the film.
In October, 2020, Idina Menzel confirmed that "[she and Camila] both have original songs as well."
In its 2020 interim report, music publisher Hipgnosis Songs Fund revealed that it had placed three songs in the soundtrack for "Cinderella": "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics, and "Good Times" by Chic.
Release.
In June 2019, Sony scheduled the film for release February 5, 2021. In January 2021, the release date was pushed back to July 16, 2021. In May 2021, Sony cancelled the film's theatrical debut and announced that the film had been bought by Amazon Studios. It will be released on Prime Video in September 2021.