Years before Belle, the Harry Potter actress almost gave life to another holder of the title of Disney royalty; find out which one!
In addition to giving life to one of the most famous witches in pop culture when she appeared as Hermione in the adaptation of the Harry Potter saga released between 2001 and 2011 in cinemas, the actress Emma Watson she also became largely responsible for playing one of Disney’s most inspiring princesses: Belle, from “Beauty and the Beast”.
Therefore, Watson became the star of the passionate waltz danced alongside Dan Stevens (the Beast’s interpreter) in the live-action that was on display during 2017, where she took a few steps to the sound of the version of Ariana Grande It is John Legend from “Beauty and the Beast” wearing Bella’s unforgettable yellow ballgown. Remember!
More than this scene, the actress delivers through her performance a reinterpretation of the character from the classic 1991 animation, as the feature film by Bill Condonadapts the work of the same name written by the Frenchwoman in a realistic version Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont published in the mid-1700s that served as inspiration for the design of Gary Trousdale It is Kirk Wise.
The film is available on Disney+ with the following synopsis: “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a brave, beautiful, brilliant and independent young woman who is imprisoned by the Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she becomes Befriends the enchanted servants and learns to see beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and into the gentle heart of the true prince within.”
But, did you know that Watson Another Mickey Mouse princess almost lived? The revelation was made by the actress herself in an interview with Total Film magazine (via Capricho), where she said that she had been invited to secure the role as another holder of the title of royalty in the film released two years before hers.
Which was?
According to the actress, she could have played Cinderella in the film released in 2015, but she turned down the offer because she didn’t identify with the character. “I didn’t know they were going to make Beauty and the Beast when I turned down Cinderella, but when they offered me the role of Belle, I felt that the character had much more to do with me than Cinderella”, he explained.
Right after, Watson listed Bella’s main characteristics, highlighting that these attributes could serve as inspiration for girls and women in their lives:
She (Beauty) is curious, compassionate and open-minded. That’s the kind of woman I want to embody as an example to follow,” she explained. “In a strange way, she challenges the status quo of the place where she lives and I found that very inspiring. She also manages to maintain her integrity and have a completely independent point of view. She is not easily swayed by other people’s perspectives, nor by rumors,” she added.
In this way, Cinderella’s glass slipper ended up only fitting on her foot. lily jamesactress known for her roles in “Pam & Tommy”, “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!”, “Baby Driver” and “Yesterday”.
Source: Recreio
