Luke Evans and Dan Stevens join Emma Watson on Beauty and the Beast
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Emma Watson has confirmed that British actors Luke Evans and Dan Stevens are joining the live action cast of Beauty and The Beast.
The Harry Potter actress is playing Belle in the remake of the Disney classic.
She tweeted that Dan Stevens, famous for Downton Abbey, will play the Beast, while Luke Evans takes the role of Gaston.
There is no release date for the new version at the moment.
Revealing the news about Stevens, Watson tweeted: "Could not be more happy that this man will be Beast!!! Welcome aboard."
Earlier, Stevens hinted at his role by tweeting "Beast Mode" from his verified account.
The film will be directed by Bill Condon, who previously made Twilight: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2.
The animated version of Beauty and the Beast was released in 1991 and received six Academy Award nominations.
There is currently no release date for the new version.
Previously, : "I'm finally able to tell you... that I will be playing Belle in Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast.
"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."
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