Disney's upcoming "Beauty And The Beast" live action has finally found its Mrs. Potts!
It was previously announced that "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson will be bringing Belle to life. The 24-year-old British actress confirmed the casting news on her official Facebook account earlier this year, expressing her excitement at playing the main role in a story which was "a big part of my growing up."
Dan Stevens, from "Downton Abbey," and "The Hobbit" actor Luke Evans also signed up to become Beast and Gaston respectively.
Now, Disney has announced additional cast members for the "Beauty And The Beast" live action remake.
According to BBC News, Emma Thompson will be bringing the beloved Mrs. Potts to life!
Thompson already worked with Watson on the set of "Harry Potter" in the past. The respected British star played Professor Trelawney in three of Warner Brothers' successful movie franchise.
It was also announced that Belle's father, "crazy old Maurice," will be portrayed by Academy and Tony Award winner Kevin Kline!
Additionally, Josh Gad, who voiced Olaf in the blockbuster hit "Frozen" signed on to become LeFou, Gaston's loyal sidekick.
Fans of the classic fairy tale will get to hear "Tale As Old As Time," "Be Our Guest" and other favourite songs. According to MTV News, two new tracks will also be written by Oscar winners Alan Menken and Sir Tim Rice for the new film.
Menken originally scored the animated version of the fairy tale in 1991.
"Dreamgirls" and "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" director Bill Condon will be helming the "Beauty And The Beast" live action film based on Stephen Chbosky's screenplay. Emma Watson previously starred in the movie adaptation of the latter's bestselling novel, "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower."
"Beauty And The Beast" will be released in US cinemas on March 17, 2014. Production for the film will begin in London this May.
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