‘Beauty and the Beast’ Cast News, Rumors: Disney Looks to Tap Ryan Gosling for Role Alongside Emma Watson?

Exciting news was just revealed recently that Ryan Gosling may be joining Emma Watson in the new Disney 'Beauty and the Beast' film. Although it is still unconfirmed, Gosling is rumored to be the top choice to play Beast.

Several news reports have been claiming that Gosling, is Disney's top choice to play the classic role but until now, the company has not officially confirmed if they have finally decided on taking in the famous Hollywood actor.

However, what is definite is that former 'Harry Potter' actress Watson will be playing Belle in the film which she gladly announced in her Facebook post. "I'm finally able to tell you...that I will be playing Belle in Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast!" Watson wrote last January 26, 2015.

The famous British actress added, "It was such a big part of my growing up, it almost feels surreal that I'll get to dance to 'Be Our Guest' and sing 'Something There'. My six year old self is on the ceiling-heart bursting. Time to start some singing lessons...I can't wait for you to see it," she wrote.

Meanwhile, news also has sprung up saying that another Disney live-action film is in its early stages of development. A film from the original 1967 classic 'The Jungle Book' has been confirmed to star big-named celebrities like will star Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Ben Kingsley, Bill Murray, Lupita Nyong'o, and Christopher Walken.

Of course, the already announced original Disney animated film, turned into a live-action movie, 'Cinderella' which co-stars Cate Blanchett and Lily James, is due to land in theaters soon. The films are definitely exciting and several fans are already anxious to see their animated favorites come to life, although it is still unknown when will be the official release dates of the films.