Kenneth Branagh is directing the live-action movie for Disney which will see Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett playing the role of the wicked stepmother, the Hollywood Reporter said.
Lily James is in the title role while 'Game of Thrones' Richard Madden will play the prince.
Sophie McShera and Holliday Granger are playing the stepsisters.
The latest version of the classic story will see the fairy godmother getting more screen time.
Simon Kinberg, Allison Shearmur and David Barron are producing the fantasy and are planning to shoot in London.
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