It appears that Dan Stevens, our former heartthrob on Downton Abbey, has put on a new mask to play the Beast in Disney’s upcoming Beauty and the Beast, a live-action retelling of the story. Emma Watson is playing Belle. I loved Cinderella so much, I hope they do this favorite fairy tale justice. However, it won’t be released until March of 2017. Such a long wait!
At least they are beginning to tease with trailers. Here is the newest peek into that dark castle of magic, ugly beasts, curses, a lady held captive, and love, currently boasting 11,347,338 on YouTube.