Watson Circles CINDERELLA
Emma Watson eyeing Cinderella remake.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in a poster for HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II(2011). Warner Bros. Pictures
By Jarrod Sarafin February 28, 2013Source: Variety
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in a poster for HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II(2011). Warner Bros. PicturesOn the same day her Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe reportedly closes in on leading Frankenstein, it seems that Emma Watson may be circling another remake of a classic tale. Variety reports the actress is closing in on the title role of Cinderella, the upcoming live-action adaptation from Walt Disney Pictures.
If she agrees to the role, Watson! would be starring alongside potential wicked stepmother Cate Blanchett and reuniting with director Kenneth Branagh. The Thor helmer is leading the production, based on screenplays by Aline Brosh McKenna andChris Weitz.
Production is expected to begin this fall in London with hopes to have it in theaters by late 2014.