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

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By DAVE MCNARY VARIETY
January 26, 2015 - 2:12 pm
 

LOS ANGELES — Emma Watson will star Disney’s live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” as the lead character Belle.

Disney made the announcement Monday, saying that production will begin later this year. No release date has been set.

The film will be directed by Bill Condon (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”), who was announced as director in June. David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films are producing.

The “Harry Potter” actress also made the announcement on her 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.”

The animated “Beauty and the Beast” has grossed more than $145 million domestically since its release in 1991.

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