The animation giant Disney has been working on the casting call of the live-action adaptation of the 1991 animated classic "Beauty and the Beast". The first lead cast have been named recently and it's Emma Watson (Perks of Being a Wallflower) for the beautiful princess Belle. Watson even confirmed her excitement toward the role on her Facebook page. "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.'"
"Twilight" director Bill Condon will be helming the film and it will be penned by Evan Spiliotopoulos. With the success that the animated fairytale has reached such as winning 'Best Picture' in the Oscars, expectations are set very high considering the fact that Disney's similar live-action adaptation such as "Alice In Wonderland" and the upcoming "Cinderella" film has been widely anticipated and eventually successful in the end.
Gosling as Beast and Thompson as Mrs. Potts?
Rumors have been going around that Disney have offered the cursed Beast's role to Ryan Gosling. There hasn't been an official report regarding this we surely are thrilled to learn that Beast is the next in line for casting. Also, "Saving Mr. Banks" lead star Emma Thompson has been reportedly in negotiation for the bubbly and motherly Mrs. Potts role. Her credits include "Nanny McPhee" and a spot in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" films as Watson's professor. Known for her grace and dedication in acting, Thompson will probably the best choice for the role. Will she be singing the award-winning "Tale as Old As Time"?
The film is set for shooting later this year and we still have a lot to look out for in the film. Who will assume the roles of the other characters such as the loyal Lumiere, the strict Cogsworth or the egoistic Gaston?
Who else do would you like to see in the film? Tell us in the comments section! Stay tuned for more updates on the film.
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