New Emmy winner Billy Porter says that he will indeed play the role of Fairy Godmother in Sony’s new ‘Cinderella’ film.

According to Deadline, Porter confirmed this news in a Q&A Saturday evening at the New Yorker Festival.

The film is described as a modern retelling of the classic story of Cinderella.

It is directed and written by Kay Cannon, and will star Camila Cabello. It’s also rumored that Idina Menzel would be joining the cast as the evil stepmother.

Cinderella is set to shoot in London in February next year.

Billy Porter is a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, actor, playwright and director from Pittsburgh, PA. He currently stars Pray Tell on the FX television series Pose.

Congratulations, Billy Porter!