Walt Disney Pictures releases Cinderella Movie 2015 trailer that features “Downton Abbey” star Lily James in the titular role. The upcoming live-action romance fantasy film is directed by Kenneth Branagh which, is scheduled to hit the theaters on March 13, 2015.

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This is Disney’s first teaser of the 1950’s animated film live-action remake, which, also includes Cate Blanchett as Ella’s evil stepmother Lady Tramaine.

It has been reported that a couple of actresses were first offered the role prior to Lily James’ casting. Emma Watson was first offered to play Cinderella, however she had to drop out of the project due to the Beauty and the Beast adaptation. Gabriella Wilde, Saoirse Ronan and Alicia Vikander were also offered the part.

The Official Premise of Cinderella Movie 2015 Follows: [Credit: Disney Wikia]

The story of Cinderella follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drizella into the family home. But, when Ella's father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother's dying words and to "have courage and be kind." She will not give in to despair nor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella's hopes of once again encountering the charming "Kit." Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella's life forever.

Meanwhile, Beauty and the Beast live-action adaptation is set to follow soon, as the studio has found a new director to helm the film.

The film was supposedly to be released in 2012 but had been delayed for various reasons particularly with director Guillermo Del Toro's other commitments and it can be remembered from one of his interviews that he intended to do the film this year as he wants Watson to be on her prime before doing the film.

However, the supposed plan did not come to life as Del Toro reportedly drops out from the project with"Twilight" director Bill Condon to replace him in the directing responsibilities.

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