Emma Watson to play Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Emma Watson has been cast as Belle in the ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ The actress revealed the news on Facebook, adding that she had made her inner child very happy. The movie will be directed by Bill Condon, who directed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn as well as the Oscar-nominated film Dreamgirls, starring Beyonce Knowles.

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She writes, "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 (songs) 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." Production on the Disney film is due to begin later this year.