Emma Watson's Thrilled Dan Stevens Will Play The Beast In 'Beauty And The Beast', Dan Stevens, mostly known for his role in "Downton Abbey," has been cast as the Beast in Disney's live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast." Emma Watson, who will star as Belle in the new film, was thrilled with the news.
Watson also gave a shoutout to Luke Evans, who was cast on Wednesday as Gaston."Beauty and the Beast" continues Disney's trend of remaking an old animated classic into a live-action film: "Cinderella" opens March 13, and last year's "Maleficent" raked it in at the box office, a twist on "Sleeping Beauty," earning more than $700 million worldwide.Read More
Watson also gave a shoutout to Luke Evans, who was cast on Wednesday as Gaston."Beauty and the Beast" continues Disney's trend of remaking an old animated classic into a live-action film: "Cinderella" opens March 13, and last year's "Maleficent" raked it in at the box office, a twist on "Sleeping Beauty," earning more than $700 million worldwide.Read More
