Harry Potter star Emma Watson will be in another bookish heroine role.

Emma’s Quote About Playing Belle:

“I will be playing Belle in Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the Beast!” the actress posted on her Facebook page. “My six year old self is on the ceiling – heart bursting. Time to start some singing lessons.”

Movie Director: Bill Condon, who directed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.
Produced By: Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman.

Disney reports, the movie will start filming later this year.