Gugu Mbatha-Raw has been cast as Plumette the feather duster opposite Emma Watson in live-action version of Beauty And The Beast
PUBLISHED: 03:12, 14 April 2015 | UPDATED: 08:28, 14 April 2015
Gugu Mbatha-Raw is certain to spellbound in her newest role.
The 31-year-old has been cast as Plumette, the feather duster who was magically transformed from a maid, in the live-action reboot of Beauty And The Beast, according to Variety.
In the animated classic, all the servants morph into household objects after the Prince becomes the target of a spell that can only be broken by reciprocal love.
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Spellbound! Gugu Mbatha-Raw - pictured in Beverly Hills in February - has been cast as Plumette the feather duster in the upcoming live-action version of Beauty And The Beast
Tale as old as time: Fifi the Featherduster was voiced by Kimmy Robertson in the 1991 animated version of Beauty and the Beast
Fifi the Featherduster in the original 1991 Disney classic was voiced by Kimmy Robertson, who once starred in the '90s classic Twin Peaks.
Meanwhile, Gugu's star continues to rise with a number of films in the pipeline.
She is currently filming The Free State Of Jones opposite Matthew McConaughey, and has recently wrapped work on Concussion and The Whole Truth, which will both hit cinemas later this year.
Flawless: Gugu looked radiant in a cheerful yellow gown at the 46th NAACP Image Awards in February in Pasadena
Recently, Gugu starred opposite Mila Kunis in the newly released sci-fi film Jupiter Ascending, and had a leading role in Beyond The Lights.
Gugu joins a cast that includes Emma Watson, Luke Evans, and Ian McKellen, who was recently snapped up for the part of Cogsworth.
According to Variety - the 75-year-old Englishman will reunite with Oscar winner Bill Condon, who directed him in Gods and Monsters as well as this year's Mr. Holmes.
'If it's not Baroque, don't fix it!' Two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen will play Cogsworth in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast
Third time's a charm: The 75-year-old Englishman will reunite with Oscar winner Bill Condon (L), who directed him in Gods and Monsters as well as this year's Mr. Holmes (pictured July 16)
Cogsworth is the Beast's elegant butler who was transformed into a clock, and spends the bulk of his time with maître d' Lumière.
Noah ingénue Emma Watson plays the bookish, brainy beauty while The Guest hunk Dan Stevens plays the cursed, formerly arrogant prince.
The Comedians funnyman Josh Gad will pair up with Furious 7 stud Luke Evans to play LeFou and Gaston.
'Shall we let bygones be bygones?' Cogsworth is the Beast's elegant butler who was transformed into a clock, and spends the bulk of his time with maître d' Lumière (R)
Tale as old as time: The Hobbit star's character also serves as the Beast's romance coach, suggesting he lavish Belle with 'flowers, chocolates, and promises you don't intend to keep'
LeFou is the abused yet loyal sidekick of Gaston, a narcissistic hunter who lusts after the woman he can't have - Belle.
Also attached to the reboot are Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Audra McDonald as Garderobe, and original composer Alan Menken.
Filming on Beauty and the Beast will begin May 18 at Shepperton Studios in London for a March 17, 2017 release.
British duo: Noah ingénue Emma Watson plays the bookish, brainy beauty while The Guest hunk Dan Stevens plays the cursed, formerly arrogant prince
Disney's 1991 big-screen cartoon was the first animated film ever to be nominated for best picture.
It lost, but garnered two Oscars for score and song, as well as three Golden Globes, five Grammy Awards, a Broadway musical, and $425M at the box office.
The studio is also planning live-action versions of The Jungle Book, Mulan, Winnie the Pooh, Pete's Dragon, Dumbo, and Pinocchio.
'Every last inch of me's covered in hair!' LeFou is the abused yet loyal sidekick of Gaston, a narcissistic hunter who lusts after the woman he can't have - Belle
First animation to score a best picture nod: Filming on Beauty and the Beast will begin May 18 at Shepperton Studios in London for a March 17, 2017 release
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