15 Live-Action Remakes Disney Are Currently Developing

7. Beauty And The Beast

The Original: This animation is one of Disneyʼs most successful of all-time, based on the traditional French fairy tale of the same name by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont. The story focuses on the relationship between Beast, a prince who is magically transformed into a monster, and a young woman named Belle. To become a prince again, the Beast must fall in love with her or remain a Beast forever. It was nominated for Best Picture at the 1992 Academy Awards, the first animated film to do so. The Planned Remake: The beloved tale of Beauty And The Beast will be retold in live-action with a modern day twist and the help of CGI to create it magical moments. The movie is currently shooting with its release expected March 17, 2017. The cast features Emma Watson, who plays Belle, and Downton Abbeyʼs Dan Stevens playing the Beast. Audra McDonald recently joined the cast which also includes Ewen McGregor, Emma Thompson, Luke Evans and Sir Ian McKellen. Bill Condon is directing the movie.