Dan Stevens Cast as Beast in Live-Action Beauty and the Beast

Dan Stevens at the 'Summer In February' premiere at Curzon Mayfair in London

Walt Disney Studios has confirmed that Dan Stevens will play the Beast in the upcoming live-action Beauty and the Beast. Stevens is best known for his role on Downton Abbey. He will star along-side Emma Watson who was previously cast as Belle.

No release date has been announced for the film as of now.