Disney Wins Bidding War For Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Cinderella’ Musical Series
Jennifer Lopez’s Cinderella musical series is officially coming to Disney+!
The new show will be based on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella and is being produced by Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions along with Skydance Television and Concord Originals.
The musical series will be written by Rachel Skukert, who is also serving as executive producer and showrunner.
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“The story of Cinderella is as timeless now as ever,” said Bill Bost, President of Skydance Television. “This aspirational story of romance, unconventional families, and the surprising power of wishes has inspired audiences around the world for centuries, and we are thrilled to be working with Jennifer, Rachel, Concord, and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization to bring our fresh take to the screen.”
Disney Won a Bidding War
According to a report from Deadline, Disney won a bidding war with Amazon for the project, which will be told from the perspective of the fairy godparents.
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“Rodgers & Hammerstein elevated the already magical story of Cinderella with their iconic music that has attracted legends of screen and stage throughout its many beloved, award-winning iterations over the years,” added Concord’s Sophia Dilley.
“Our partnership with Skydance and Nuyorican on this project is the first step of many towards our collective goal of championing timeless classics for a new generation and Rachel is the perfect voice to expand upon this story in a contemporary way.”
When Will the Show Be Released?
Currently, there is no information available on when the new series will be released on Disney+. Based on the reports, however, this was a major get for the streaming service.
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Hopefully, we learn more soon!
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