Disney’s about to do it again. Get ready for a live action adaptation of the classic, Beauty and the Beast. This one is definitely going to be a game changer since it’s been revealed that Emma Watson will be playing the role of Belle, not to mention the fact that Bill Condon, the director, happens to be an Oscar winner for gems such as Dreamgirls. Bill is not only taking inspiration from the animated classic, but also from the Broadway version.
The cast is what’s got everyone excited. With Emma as Belle, Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens as the beast and Luke Evans, (drool) from the Hobbit films as the scummy Gaston, we’re looking forward to stellar performances.
If movie versions of classics like Alice in Wonderland and Oz set the platform for such adaptations, we’ll be eagerly awaiting the release of this family favourite in 2016.