Bette Midler Voices Fairy Godmother in Netflix Steps
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- Bette Midler will voice the Fairy Godmother in Netflix’s upcoming animated film “Steps.”
- Amanda Seyfried is cast as Cinderella, while Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu play the evil stepsisters Lilith and Margot.
- Alyce Tzue and John Ripa are directing “Steps,” reimagining the classic fairy‑tale with a twist on the stepsisters’ roles.
- Lilith (played by Ali Wong) steals a magic wand, turns her sister Margot into a frog, and must team up with Cinderella and a dreamy troll to save the kingdom.
- Midler described her Fairy Godmother as “a little bit of a bumbler and a little bit of a schemer,” emphasizing a more imperfect, scheming character.
- Tzue says the film is a personal story about “two very different sisters” feeling like outsiders and how a single act of kindness can change everything.
- Netflix will release “Steps” later this year.
Why it matters: Netflix gains a high‑profile talent in Bette Midler and a diverse, star‑studded cast that could draw broader audiences to its animated lineup, while the film’s inclusive, outsider‑focused narrative offers representation for viewers who feel like they don’t belong and may strengthen Netflix’s competitive edge in family entertainment.
