Bette Midler, Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu and Daniel Radcliffe turned out in New York City on Sunday, November 8, for the premiere of Netflix's new animated feature Steps, a splashy red carpet moment ahead of the film's streaming debut later this month.
Exactly where the night unfolded depends on who you ask. BroadwayWorld reported that BroadwayWorld covered the film's world premiere at the Paris Theater in New York City, while People placed Daniel Radcliffe's appearance at the world premiere at The Plaza Hotel in the city on November 8. Hoodline could not independently confirm which account reflects the full picture of the evening's events, so both versions are presented here.
Regardless of address, the guest list was stacked. Per BroadwayWorld, attendees included directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, stars Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, Damian Priest and Bette Midler, composer Kris Bowers, singer-songwriter Emei, and producers Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing. Seyfried, meanwhile, was described by People as glowing at the world premiere of her new animated Netflix movie in New York City on Sunday, November 8.
A Fairy-Tale Flip With a Starry Cast
Steps reimagines a familiar fable with a twist: according to Just Jared, the story follows Lilith, voiced by Wong, stealing the Fairy Godmother's magic wand — played by Midler — and hijacking the Royal Ball alongside her sister Margot, voiced by Hsu. It's the kind of mischievous premise that fits a cast built around comedic heavyweights and a legendary stage and screen veteran in Midler.
The gathering also marked a notable public appearance for Midler, whom Just Jared described as making a rare red carpet outing for the occasion. Her presence alongside Seyfried, Hsu and Wong gave the evening a cross-generational star wattage, bridging animated family entertainment with proven box-office and streaming names.
When and Where to Watch
Fans can see what all the red-carpet buzz was about in Steps, Netflix's latest animated release.
The New York Daily News covered the Steps movie premiere in NYC. Whether the festivities took place at the Paris Theater or The Plaza Hotel, the turnout underscored the scale of anticipation building around Netflix's latest animated release before it reaches wider audiences this month.
