Branagh describes this sensibility as "a form of non-violent resistance." Much like Barrymore’s version, James’ will be introduced to her Prince Charming long before the ball. She too will be well-read and "already intellectually stimulated." Given her kind soul, she actively makes the decision to try and understand why her step-sisters and stepmother are as cruel as they are. Branagh seems to be taking some queues from this film.Īccording to the director, this new Cinderella (played by Lily James) will be introduced as a fully grown adult, instead of beginning the film with her as a child and experiencing the death of her father and mother. This iteration of the classic fairy tale saw the future princess infatuated with books and learning everything she could about the world, while getting to know her future prince little by little until a romance blossomed. ![]() As he told The Hollywood Reporter at the Berlin Film Festival, his new take is "not about a man rescuing a woman." The way he describes Cinderella is, actually, reminiscent of Drew Barrymore’s Ever After.
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