After a failed attempt to nab Emma Watson for the lead in their live action Cinderella, Disney has moved on to three specific young ladies.
The three actresses are Bella Heathcoate, Lily James, and Margot Robbie. Each of the ladies are fairly new to the movie business.
Heathcoate may best be known for her role in the Johnny Depp-led Dark Shadows. She is currently attached to an upcoming Hugh Grant comedy.
Lily James was in the two most recent episodes of Downton Abbey as the young rule breaker Lady Rose MacClare and is set for a recurring role in series four.
Finally, Margot Robbie was in the ABC period drama Pan Am as Laura Cameron.
Disney’s live-action Cinderella, which will be helmed by Kenneth Branagh, is waiting to cast the princess before moving on to Prince Charming. Richard Madden, who plays Robb Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, is one of the men under consideration.
Cate Blanchett is the only star officially attached to the film so far. She will play the Evil Stepmother. Cinderella hopes to film later this year.
Of the leading lady choices so far, which of them would you like to see in the role? We’re having a hard time seeing James as Cinderella given her annoying personality on Downton.
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