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If you weren’t already excited to see Emma Watson as Belle in the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, the new trailer is going to get you there!

We get our first look at many of the characters in this new trailer, but unfortunately there is no sign of singing just yet.

Also starring in the movie are Dan Stevens as The Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Josh Gad as Le Fou, and many more.

Make sure to see all of the recently released photos from the film.

Beauty and the Beast hits theaters on March 17, 2017. Watch the new trailer below!

Exciting news for everyone following the Beauty and the Beast live-action movie casting — the roles of Mrs. Potts and Maurice have officially been cast!

Emma Thompson will be playing Mrs. Potts while Kevin Kline will be playing the role of Maurice, the father of Belle (Emma Watson).

It was also just announced that the film will be released in 3D on March 17, 2017. Also confirmed for the movie are Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, and Josh Gad. Production begins in May at Shepperton Studios in London.

Alan Menken will score the film and write some new songs with Tim Rice to accompany his classic Oscar-winning songs from the original animated film.