Cinderella’s Stepsisters Movie In Works by Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo – Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: From the critical success of Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Oscar nominated writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo will collaborate again on their first adventure with Disney: a live-action untitled Cinderella Evil Stepsisters. Sources add that it is not known at this point whether Wiig and Mumolo would also star in the film as it is so early in development. Insiders also add that even if they did appear later in the movie, it wouldn’t be like the stepsisters as it is planned to have them played by younger actresses.

The film is a fairytale musical comedy that re-imagines the Cinderella classic from the point of view of her infamous evil stepsisters. During their early childhood through their universally beloved stepsister’s marriage and beyond, we follow Anastasia and Drizella Tremaine as they struggle to uphold their family’s legacy.

Wiig and Mumolo, nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Bridesmaids, currently co-writing the self-titled film. Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell of Gloria Sanchez Productions will produce.

The project is just one of the few projects in which Disney focuses on its famous opponents. His Cruella de Vil pic Cruella starring Emma Stone in May, and the studio is also in development Gaston and LeFou, a Beauty and the Beast prequel TV series for Disney + with Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprising their roles.

The collaboration between Wiig and Mumolo goes all the way back to their school days at Groundlings Theater & School, where they both went. That friendship would eventually cause them to have it together Bridesmaids script, which was not only a huge hit, but also landed the duo their first Oscar nomination. A decade later, the two would work together again Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which premiered on-demand in February. Although Lionsgate did not release numbers, a source close to the project said the film exceeded sales expectations and also had its opening weekend on social media. The film is currently at number 3 on the Redbox on-demand chart.

Besides Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Wiig also starred opposite Gal Gadot as Cheeta Wonder Woman 1984. Wiig will start production this summer MacGruber 2, a television series for NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service starring and co-written by Will Forte. Wiig will also lend her voice for the next episode of the Despicable Me franchise.

Mumolo is known on the acting side for roles on Judd Apatow’s This is forty, the STX blockbuster Bad moms and The bossTelevision credits include a series regular role in the NBC comedy About a boy, a recurring role on Amazon Transparent and that of Netflix Lady DynamiteShe is currently working on multiple acting and writing projects and will be featured in next time Queenpins alongside Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste.

Mumolo is represented by UTA, Thruline and Jackoway Austen. Wiig is represented by CAA and Jackoway Austen.