Behold: The first photos from the live action Beauty and the Beast
We all freaked out a little bit when it was announced that Beauty and the Beast would be getting the live action treatment; then Emma Watson and Dan Stevens were announced as our Belle and Beast, and we’re pretty much fit to burst.
If you, like us, are struggling to contain your excitement over the hotly-anticipated new movie, then kindly receive this pre-Christmas gift from us.
Entertainment Weekly has released a photo series from the upcoming movie, and the stills are nothing short of enchanting.
Among the images are shots of Belle in that iconic yellow ball gown, Luke Evans as Gaston, as well as Lumiére and his crew.
In an accompanying interview, Emma shared her own excitement ahead of the film’s release next March.
“I can’t even think how many times I watched it as a child. I knew all the words by heart. I knew all the songs by heart,” she gushed.
Us too, Emma; us too.
As well as an all-star cast including Ian McKellan, Emma Thompson and Ewan McGregor, the movie will also feature brand new songs (which, clearly, we will be learning all of the words to).
In the words of Awkward’s Sadie Saxton:
