Following the success of live-action adaptation on Disney classic movies such as Johnny Depp's "Alice in Wonderland" and Angelina Jolie's "Maleficent", another princess movie is set for the big screen. "Cinderella" release date has been set on 2015.
Soon after the release of the 2010 film "Alice in Wonderland" directed by Tim Burton, Disney recognizes the power of bringing back classic Disney cartoon and considers the live-action adaptation of "Cinderella". The development ensued quickly after, bringing on board Chris Weitz to revise the script, and Kenneth Branagh to direct.
Production team members upon the 2015 Disney "Cinderella" movie release date includes screenwriter Chris Weitz is known for his work in "The Golden Compass", while Kenneth Branagh is known for his portrayal of Gilderoy Lockheart in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."
The first cast member to sign into Disney's "Cinderella" 2015 movie and will be part of the cast upon the release date is known to be Cate Blanchett who will portray stepmother Lady Tremaine. While initially Emma Watson was set to portray the lead character in "Cinderella" 2015 movie, news reveals that negotiations didn't quite go well, and the title role went to newcomer Lily James.
Lily James has appeared in the British television series "Downtown Abbey" as well as appeared in the film "Wrath of the Titans" in 2012 as Korrina. While the upcoming Disney "Cinderella" 2015 movie will be her first title role upon the release date, critics have been raving about the new Hollywood heroine.
Helena Bonham Carter is also a cast member who appears to aid Cinderella in her time of need, as the Fairy God Mother. Other cast members of the upcoming Disney "Cinderella" 2015 movie showcases a stellar cast upon its release date including Hayley Atwell who plays Cinderella's mother, Stellan Skarsgård as the Grand Duke, and Richard Madden as Prince Charming.
"Cinderella" movie release date has been set on March 13, 2015. Watch the trailer here.
