The 2017 film adaptation of Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast brought the beloved story to life with a star-studded cast. The film featured an impressive lineup of Hollywood A-listers, who brought the characters to life with their impressive performances. Here’s a look at the main and supporting cast of this magical movie.
Main Cast
The movie starred Emma Watson as Belle, a young, intelligent woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in a castle. Dan Stevens played the Beast, a cursed prince who must learn to love someone and be loved in return in order to break the curse. Luke Evans and Josh Gad also starred as Gaston and LeFou, respectively, two of the film’s main antagonists.
The other main characters were played by Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, and Kevin Kline. McGregor and McKellen played Lumière and Cogsworth, respectively, two enchanted objects in the Beast’s castle. Thompson and Kline played Mrs. Potts and Maurice, Belle’s father, respectively.
Supporting Cast
The movie also featured a number of talented actors in supporting roles. Audra McDonald played Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe. Stanley Tucci played Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord. Gugu Mbatha-Raw played Plumette, the feather duster. Hattie Morahan played Agathe, the Enchantress.
Adrian Schiller played Monsieur D’Arque, a villainous character. Zoe Rainey played Babette, the feather duster. Oliver Rayon played Chip, Mrs. Potts’s son. Sonoya Mizuno and Marcus Costa played the roles of the Silly Girls.
Beauty and the Beast was an instant hit upon its release and became one of the highest grossing films of 2017. The movie’s success is largely due to its talented cast, who brought the characters to life and made the movie a magical experience.
Disney’s live-action remake of the classic 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast has an all-star cast to bring the much-loved characters to life. Headlining the main characters are Emma Watson, who stars as Belle, and Dan Stevens as the terrifying yet loveable Beast. Alongside them is an incredibly talented ensemble cast.
Playing the villainous Gaston is actor and singer Luke Evans, while humble sidekick LeFou is portrayed by Josh Gad. Audiences will also recognize Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Stanley Tucci who play Plumette and Maestro Cadenza, respectively.
Belle’s father, Maurice, is played by Kevin Kline and his nasty former employer Cogsworth is played by Ian McKellen, who brings a touch of his renowned Magneto character with him.
Belle’s three mischievous helpers and friends are portrayed by actors Ewan McGregor, Emma Thompson, and Nathan Mack. McGregor plays a not so intimidating yet quite funny Lumiere and Thompson plays the endearingly clumsy Mrs. Potts. The youngest cast member, Mack, plays Chip, the sentient teacup.
Finally, the enigmatic Enchantress is played by the beautiful and talented Audra McDonald. Despite its fantastical setting and characters, Beauty and the Beast manages to capture complex human emotions that resonate with the audience and leaves us with a strong impression of its cast and story. With its all-star cast, Beauty and the Beast proves it is a must-see movie.
