Back in the spring, everyone was buzzing about the teaser trailer for the heavily anticipated live action adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. And now, we have a first look at the film, which stars Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast.

The film, which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event, is directed by Bill Condon and features an extraordinary ensemble cast which also includes Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.

Beauty and the Beast will be released in theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017.

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