There have been plenty of rumors as to which actress would end up playing Belle in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, and now it is known. Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame, confirmed on Monday morning that she will don the big yellow dress.
Per her official 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’. 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
Some other rumors had come about last year that Kristen Stewart would land in the role of Belle, but it’s obvious those were just early assumptions.
The live-action Cinderella is due out in March, and Disney is looking to keep bringing actual life to its Princesses. Emma Watson stepping into the role of Belle seems oh-so-appropriate a fit.
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