Was Emma Watson offered the role of Cinderella?
Emma Watson was destined to play a Disney princess. Watson reveals she was originally offered the part of Cinderella in Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 live-action remake of the Disney movie but turned it down before eventually taking on her upcoming role as Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
What role did Emma Watson turn down for Beauty and the Beast?
Emma Watson – La La Land The film’s drawn-out production process (it took director Damien Chazelle about six years to get it made) meant that the Harry Potter star eventually decided to try her luck as a Disney Princess instead after being offered the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
Why did they choose Emma Watson for Belle?
“Emma Watson was our first — and really our only — choice for Belle,” director Bill Condon said, “for a lot of reasons: her talent, her beauty, her intelligence.” He also said that the actress is similar to Belle because she is strong and independent.
Who auditioned for the role of Belle?
Emma Roberts and Lily Collins were also in the running for Belle… Along with Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum.
Did Emma Watson lip sync in Beauty and the Beast?
We did a little digging and we have exciting news. The short answer is yes, that really is Emma Watson singing. The actress opened up about the “terrifying” experience during a print interview with Total Film. “I sing, so that’s really unexpected,” she said.
Did Emma Watson enjoy playing Belle?
“I just felt the character resonated with me so much more” The 26-year-old explained, “I didn’t know they were going to make Beauty And The Beast at the time I turned down Cinderella.” She continued: “But when they offered me Belle, I just felt the character resonated with me so much more than Cinderella did.
Who else auditioned for Thor?
Tom Hiddleston was one of the many young men who auditioned to play Thor, but Marvel felt he was a better fit for Loki. Those who also tested included Charlie Hunnam, Alexander Skarsgard, Joel Kinnaman, Kevin McKidd, and even WWE star Triple-H.
Who turned down the male role in Pretty Woman?
While attending the HT Leadership Summit in India, 60-year-old Hannah admitted she was unwilling to sign on for the coveted role, which was ultimately given to Julia Roberts, because Hannah felt it was demeaning to women.
Who has kissed Emma Watson?
While starring in the Harry Potter series, Emma Watson shared a kissing scene with both of her longtime co-stars. In The Deathly Hallows two-parter films, she has an on-screen kiss with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. And although she loves both actors, the kissing scenes were highly uncomfortable for Watson.
Did Emma Watson go to Brown while filming Harry Potter?
Watson completed secondary school whilst filming the Harry Potter movies, earning top marks. However, she chose to take a gap year before college in order to shoot the final two films in the franchise. In 2009, Watson announced that she’d chosen to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Was Emma Watson originally offered the role of Cinderella?
Emma Watson was originally offered the role of Cinderella for Kenneth Branagh’s live action remake of the Disney movie, but turned it down before taking on the role as Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
Which Disney character would Emma Watson want to be like?
While the role of Cinderella eventually went to Downton Abbey’s Lily James, Emma goes on to say that she would want to be like Belle which is why this character worked better. “She remains curious, compassionate and open-minded,” she said. “And that’s the kind of woman I would want to embody as a role model, given the choice.”
Why did Emma Watson reject the role of Belle in Emma?
The British star rejected the role because she wanted “so much more” for her character and for it to be inspiring. But while she describes Belle as having “empowering defiance” and a role model, Emma told Total Film that she did have concerns about the script and worked collaboratively with the movie’s director Bill Condon.
Was Emma Watson asked to be a different Princess Before Beauty?
The Beauty and the Beast teaser posters and trailers have made it clear that Emma Watson is the perfect Belle, but it turns out the actress was asked to be a totally different Disney princess before she took on the role in the upcoming live action adaption.