Prince

The Prince’s Role and Significance in Steps

Rather than the brooding, idealized hero of classic fairy-tale canon, this Prince brings a quirky, warmhearted energy that co-director John Ripa described as “irresistible and delightful.” His presence in the story is the catalyst that propels stepsisters Lilith and Margot into an unlikely alliance with Cinderella herself, as the kingdom’s fate and their own relationship hang in the balance. Far from a passive romantic symbol, he’s a comic force in the narrative, one whose unconventional charm keeps the story grounded in humanity even as biker trolls and the Screaming Woods enter the picture. The filmmakers were clear from the start: this was a Prince unlike any audiences had seen before, and the performance they cast had to deliver on exactly that promise.

Who Voices the Prince in Steps?

Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his decade as Harry Potter in the iconic Warner Bros. film franchise, brings the Prince to life in Steps. Ripa praised Radcliffe’s “razor-sharp comedy chops” and his range as the key to unlocking what makes this Prince work – a far cry from the serious, dramatic turns Radcliffe is known for in projects like Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and Miracle Workers. For a performer who has spent years deliberately sidestepping expectations, voicing an intentionally unconventional fairy-tale royal turns out to be a perfect fit.