Disney's live-action adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" is becoming one of the most sought after upcoming movies. With a leading lady like Emma Watson of the "Harry Potter" series, how can you possibly resist?
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The film, directed by Bill Condon, has just released its complete cast. Take a look at the actors and which roles they'll be filling in below!
Emma Watson as Belle
Also known as the Beauty, Emma Watson is set to portray Belle.
Dan Stevens as The Beast
Dan Stevens, known for his role on Downton Abbey, will be playing the role of The Beast. However, no one still knows if The Beast will be done by CGI or just by clever Hollywood costume and makeup.
Luke Evans as Gaston
Gaston, played by Luke Evans, is Belle's arrogant admirer, whom she rejects.
Kevin Kline as Maurice
Kevin Kline is also set to play Maurice, who is the father of Belle.
Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts
Known as the motherly figure of the castle, Emma Thompson will be filling in Mrs. Potts' shoes.
Ewan McGregor as Lumiere
Although he won't be physically shown in the film, Ewan McGregor will be lending his voice to Belle's candelabra friend, Lumiere.
Josh Gad as LeFou
Josh Gad will be portraying Gaston's loyal sidekick, LeFou. Known for his role in "Pixels," "The Internship" and "Love & Other Drugs," Josh Gad is the first American actor to join the "Beauty and the Beast" cast.
Audra McDonald as Garderobe
Broadway actress Audra McDonald will portray the talking wardrobe in the film, named Garderobe.
Ian McKellen as Cogsworth
Ian McKellen is more popularly known as Magneto from the "X-Men" series. However, this time around, Ian McKellen will be portraying the Beast's former butler turned clock, Cogsworth for "Beauty and the Beast."
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette
Known for her acting chops in "Beyond the Lights," Gugu Mbatha-Raw is set to voice the feather duster, Plumette.
Stanley Tucci as Cadenza
"Easy A" actor Stanley Tucci is set to take on the role of Candeza for "Beauty and the Beast." The grand piano is reportedly "a new character to the realm who is described as a neurotic maestro."
"Beauty and the Beast" will hit theatres on March 17, 2017.
