Emma Watson to Play Belle in Live Action B&TB

[Irish_Mike]

She announced it on her Facebook earlier this morning

I'm finally able to tell you... that I will be playing Belle in Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast! It was such a big part of my growing up, it almost feels surreal that I'll get to dance to 'Be Our Guest' and sing 'Something There'. My six year old self is on the ceiling - heart bursting. Time to start some singing lessons. I can't wait for you to see it. Emma xx

The film is being directed by Breaking Dawn director Bill Condon, with Stephen Chobolsky having written the screenplay

 

[circus4u]

See also: http://time.com/3682451/emma-watson-disney-beauty-and-the-beast/

 

[JennyHall]

I think she will do a great job! I have always thought she would be a great Disney princess!

 

[happybear025]

So excited!!!

 

[jcnewton]

Reportedly they've offered the role of Beast to Ryan Gosling, which would be just awful...

 

[Mousefanmike]

role of Beast to Ryan Gosling, which would be just awful...

I agree, but who do you think would a good beast. I think Robert Downey Jr. would be pretty good.

 

[jcnewton]

I agree, but who do you think would a good beast. I think Robert Downey Jr. would be pretty good.

I was close to that thought process....a different Avenger: Chris Hemsworth, I thought would make a good Beast.

 

[jade1]

I was close to that thought process....a different Avenger: Chris Hemsworth, I thought would make a good Beast.

That would be good, sadly if its like the movie it would be about a 2 minute cameo.

"Belle, it's me". Cut.

 

[jcnewton]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02...mrs-potts-in-live-action-beauty-and-the-beast

Emma Thompson (recently of Saving Mr. Banks), in talks to play Mrs. Potts.

 

[Chrisbud]

She's one of my favorite actors for Harry Potter, I think she'll play Belle great!