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Beauty and the Beast 2017 Cast and Crew
Emma Watson and Dan Stevens Lead the Star-Studded Ensemble
Stars
The film stars Emma Watson as Belle, a bright and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by the Beast (Dan Stevens), a hideous but kind-hearted prince who is cursed to live as a beast until someone loves him for who he is, not what he looks like. The supporting cast includes Luke Evans as Gaston, a handsome but arrogant hunter who is obsessed with Belle; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston's dim-witted but loyal sidekick; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle's loving father; and Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the Beast's loyal butler.
Ensemble
The film also features a talented ensemble of voice actors, including:
- Paige O'Hara as Belle
- Robby Benson as the Beast
- Richard White as Gaston
- Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts
- David Ogden Stiers as Cogsworth
- Jerry Orbach as Lumière
- Nathan Lane as LeFou
- Paul Reubens as Chef Bouche
- Brian Cummings as Maurice
Crew
The film is directed by Bill Condon and produced by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. The screenplay is by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos, based on the 1991 Disney animated film of the same name.
Conclusion
With Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading a star-studded cast, and a talented crew behind the scenes, Beauty and the Beast 2017 is sure to be a magical experience for audiences of all ages. The film is a timeless tale of love, beauty, and the importance of looking beyond appearances.