Harry Potter actress Emma Watson will play Belle in Disney's upcoming Beauty and the Beast live-action movie. She says she was offered the role of Cinderalla in Disney's 2015 live-action take on the animated classic and has now explained why she turned it down.As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Watson told Total Film that the character Belle was more in line with her interests, in part because she saw Belle as a strong role model."I didn't know they were going to make Beauty and the Beast at the time I turned down Cinderella," she said.

NEXT
BING NEWS:
  • Ravens Draft Rumors: Auburn CB Jaylin Simpson
    JAYLIN SIMPSON TO BALTIMORE? The Baltimore Ravens are undeniably one of the best teams in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean the team can’t improve in this year’s NFL Draft.One player who has the ...
    04/15/2024 - 2:26 am | View Link
  • Inside JK Rowling's strained relationship with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe after author said she wouldn't forgive Harry Potter stars for their stance in the trans debate
    JK Rowling's women's rights crusade has lost her the support of many stars whose careers were launched thanks to her Harry Potter franchise - including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
    04/12/2024 - 2:50 am | View Link
  • JK Rowling says Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can ‘save their apologies’
    JK Rowling has told Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to “save their apologies” as their relationships continue to sour over their positions on trans rights. The author ...
    04/11/2024 - 6:30 pm | View Link
  • J.K. Rowling Trashes ‘Harry Potter’ Stars for Defending Trans People
    J.K. Rowling has reignited her beef with Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson over the issue of transgender identity and rights. The author, who regularly uses her platform to ...
    04/11/2024 - 11:42 am | View Link
  • JK Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson over their trans rights support: They ‘can save their apologies’
    Hogwarts will not be welcoming Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson home anytime soon. After JK Rowling shared a recent review “of the medical evidence for transitioning children” that found that ...
    04/11/2024 - 8:54 am | View Link
  • More

 

NEXT
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

Movies With Butter More Movie News

More Entertainment News