Billy Porter is set to star as Fab G, a genderless fairy godmother, in Amazon’s 'Cinderella.' The remake also stars Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Missy Elliot and Pierce Brosnan.
“Very often our old fairytales can be slightly problematic for modern day consumption,” Porter told TODAY.com. “This version speaks to that as it is very much about the empowerment of women. As a result of the need and necessity to tell diverse stories that are inclusive.”
The actor said he’s honored to be part of director Kay Cannon’s vision for a fresh new take on the classic story. “Kay looked at the fairy godmother and said, ‘It’s time to shake it up,’” Porter said. “And I get to benefit and portray a character for today’s generation to look up to and be entertained and inspired by.”
Porter, 51, is no stranger to breaking new ground with his acting roles. In 2019, he won an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role“Pose” boasted the largest transgender cast ever for a scripted series, but, Porter believes its impact shows the entertainment industry and the LGBTQ community what is possible.
“We’ve come a long way, and I am grateful that I was able to live long enough and stay in the game long enough to experience this life the way it is,” he said. “Anything is possible. I love that there’s a world where all of the queer artists can exist. When I got into this business in the '80s, it was impossible to dream, but now we can dream the impossible.”
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