Yesterday, it was announced that Academy Award nominee and former Twilight director Chris Weitz has signed on to write a new, live action Cinderella film!  More details after the jump.

Weitz, who has also worked on projects such as A Better Life and The Golden Compass, will work along side director Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go) on the film.

A idea of a new life-action Cinderella was conceived after Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp received so much success in 2010.

There are no details yet about production or actors, but we will keep you posted as they are announced!

Who would you like to see star in the new Cinderella film?

Thanks to Hollywood Reporter for the tip.