The actress will take on the role of Belle in the live-action remake of the childhood classic
EMMA Watson truly was the Belle of the ball as she lit up the red carpet at the launch of the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.
The 26-year-old actress beamed as she arrived at the event in a dress fit for a princess – complete with long flowing train that perfect caught in the wind and blew behind her.
She was joined on the carpet by a host of her co-stars – including Sir Ian McKellan, Emma Thompson and her two dashing leading men, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans.
Dan, who takes on the role of the Beast, made quite the handsome Prince as he posed with Emma on the carpet – with the pair sharing a joke as they had their pictures taken.
The 34-year-old Croydon born actor looked dapper in a two piece suit next to his very own Disney princess.
Meanwhile Luke, who plays the vain and stubborn villain Gaston, looked charming in a tailor made suit complete in the red and brown colours the character has become known for.
Rather than a premiere, the film’s launch was celebrated with a cast dinner and screening at Spencer House in London on Thursday evening.
As a dedicated feminist and activist, Emma was forced to address critique of the storyline of the classic fairy tale – after some accused it of perpetuating a story of someone with Stockholm Syndrome.
