Hmm … who’s that sneaking into the big ol’ French castle? Could it be Emma Watson? Indeed it could! She’s starring as Belle in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, across from Dan Stevens as, let’s face it, a pretty sexy beast. The castle is filled with all the expected talking housewares, including Ewan McGregor leaning hard into a French accent as Lumière, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, and Stanley Tucci as a talking piano. Luke Evans plays Gaston like he really wants to be Hugh Jackman, which sort of explains this video. In the newest trailer (above), we’re really starting to get into the groove of this whole musical thing, as Ariana Grande and John Legend sing “Tale As Old As Time,” which — if they’re trying to differentiate the new take from the animated classic, Grande’s enunciation in the wake of Angela Lansbury’s clear-bell style is, well, certainly a departure. Beauty and the Beast premieres March 17.
Bonjour! Good Day! Ariana Grande and John Legend Sing in New Beauty and the Beast Trailer
