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James Corden is in Amazon’s Cinderella remake, and people aren’t happy

From "Cats" to Netflix's "The Prom" James Corden is in another musical, and people aren't too keen on that fact.

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Amazon Prime Video released the first trailer for its new Cinderella adaptation yesterday, a musical version of the classic fairy tale with a modern twist. Featuring pop star Camila Cabello as the titular princess, most of the songs, and the rest of the fantasy movie’s star-studded cast was well received. But there was one person’s appearance in Amazon’s trailer who has left many fans perplexed – none other than James Corden.

A producer on the film, Corden makes a surprising appearance in the trailer. He plays the human version of a mouse who is turned into a footman by Cinderella’s fairy Godmother, Fab G (Billy Porter). In the clip, Corden has an overly dramatic fall, which is played for laughs. This isn’t the first musical Corden has been in. Previously the actor starred in Netflix’s The Prom, and was also part of the notorious feline flop Cats.

The new Cinderella movie is written and directed by Kay Cannon, and will feature covers of famous songs to accompany its new take on the classic story, which sees Cinderella as an aspiring seamstress. Currently, it is unclear how big Corden’s role will be. However, fans don’t seem keen on giving the actor any screentime at all.

One user replied to the trailer tweeting, “I’m begging for ONE modern movie musical without James Corden. He’s a jumpscare.”

Another user writes, “Only watching for Billy Porter, I’m gonna wrap my eyes and ears whenever James Corden shows up.”

Besides Corden, cast members for the musical include Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Maddie Baillio, Charlotte Spencer, and Pierce Brosnan. Cinderella is set to release on September, 3 through Amazon’s streaming service. To sign up for Prime video and get a 30-day free trial, click our affiliate link here.

If you are after more musicals and Princess stories, be sure to check out our list of the best Disney movies.

Emma-Jane Betts is the Guides Editor of The Digital Fix. She helps our team cover all your favorite TV shows and movies, keeps all our guides up to date, and makes sure all our lists are filled with trusty recommendations. Emma-Jane is an entertainment journalist with over four years of editorial experience; she has covered film festivals, appeared on multiple radio shows, attended press conferences held by the likes of Amazon and Disney, and is a Rotten-Tomatoes-approved film critic. She’s also worked in the film industry and in a literary agency. You’ll likely find her rewatching The Lord of the Rings or quoting obscure horror movies in her spare time.