
The former Harry Potter actress is apparently being courted by the studio for the movie, which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh. It will be based on the screenplay written by Chris Weitz who was responsible for The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Cate Blanchett has already been confirmed to play Lady Tremaine, Cinerella's wicked stepmother.
Cinderella will be the forth movie based on a fairy tale Disney has adapted for live action in recent years; they started in 2010 with "Alice In Wonderland", "Oz The Great The Powerful" is due in theaters in a week's time and next year sees Angelina Jolie play the evil fairy Maleficent.