If you're anything like us, you're on the edge of your seat waiting to watch Cruella. The edgy, dark and fashion-packed movie follows the famed Disney villain through her origin story, and tbh, it's *such* a mood. (P.S. Check out the book based on the movie right here!). We got the lowdown on some of the film's biggest highlights (and fashion trends, ofc) from Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, who plays Young Cruella in the flick. 

On her ~feels~ when she got cast:

Tipper: "It was amazing. Growing up watching the film—and then getting to actually play [Cruella]—was really cool. She's such a villain on the surface, but when you learn about her upbringing and her backstory you grow to understand why that is." 

On filming her fave scenes: 

Tipper: "My favorite scene was when I'm flying high on a swing. I had to be harnessed in for the stunts. Preparing for that scene was so fun that during the first take I was smiling too much because I was enjoying it. I had to act shocked, so I was just like 'Ahhh!' My costars were so nice and were really lovely people." 

On her go-to Disney film: 

Tipper: "Bambi! I love it so much. I'd love to see a live action of Bambi next." 

On her advice for other girls: 

Tipper: "Work hard, be patient and don't giive up. Everything happens for a reason." 

Catch Cruella in theaters and as a Premier Access title on Disney+ starting May 28!

Images: Top: (c) 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Middle: Tipper Seifert-Cleveland as young Estella in Disney's live action CRUELLA. Photo by Laurie Sparham. (c) 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Parts of this interview were condensed for clarity.