This project marks the strengthening partnership between Poehler and Netflix as they previously worked together on the acclaimed dramedy series Russian Doll and the 2019 comedy film Wine Country, which was the comedian’s feature directorial debut.
Coming off from last month’s debut of Moxie, Golden Globe winner Amy Poehler has found her next project with Netflix in the form of the animated musical Steps, a reimagining of the classic Cinderella story centered around her two stepsisters with Student Academy Award winner Alyce Tzue set to make her directorial debut on the film.
“We are so excited to be working with Netflix and the great Riki, Kate and Alyce on this joyful and much-needed story,” Poehler said in a statement.
The animated musical will be produced by Poehler and Kim Lessing through their Paper Kite Productions banner alongside The Croods‘ Jane Hartwell.