"Harry Potter" alum Emma Watson plays Belle in "Beauty And The Beast." (Photo : Reuters)
After the success of live-action "Cinderella", starred by Lily James, Richard Madden, Cate Blanchett, and Helena Bonhan Carter, Disney has announced the release date for another upcoming live-action film - "Beauty and the Beast", with one of its producers giving a tease on the path the film is going to take.
The film will star Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Josh Gad as Le Fou, and Kevin Kline as Maurice. Fans are excited to know the actor who will play Lumiere, however, they still have to wait for the official announcement.
The film is set to be piloted by Bill Condon, with David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Steve Gaub, Don Hahn, Greg Yolen, Jack Morrissey, and Jeffrey Silver, and as co-producers. Stephen Chbosky, Evan Spiliotopoulos, Linda Woolverton, and Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont are the writers.
Recently, film Producer Todd Lieberman shared his thoughts on the direction of the upcoming film in Collider. He said that the live-action "Beauty and the Beast" is going to hold a touch of being a classic film. He also added that new elements and new characters will be integrated to the film.
Great actors and crew, a well-written script, glamorous costumes, a sophisticated set, and enchanting visual effects gave "Cinderella" more vibrance and life. Fans will be looking forward to see the package that awaits them in "Beauty and the Beast."
As per Deadline, the film will be scored by two-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, who has won two Oscars for the film's 1991 animated version. Oscar winner songs from the 1991 Disney classic will be integrated to the upcoming film. Moreover, new recordings will be heard by the fans in addition to those scored by him and Tim Rice.
Filming will begin at Shepperton Studios in London, England, same day with the third movie of the "Divergent" series - "Allegiant 1".
"Beauty and the Beast" is slated to premiere in theaters and cinemas in the United States on March 17, 2017.
