The new live action version of Beauty and the Beast already boasts a cast made up of Emma Watson, Josh Gad, Luke Evans and Dan Stevens.

But set to be one of the most eagerly awaited Disney remakes, the big names added to the production list just keep coming.

Taking on perhaps one of the most-loved characters from the 1991 film, it has been revealed that Emma Thompson is to play Mrs. Potts.

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Serving up something special... Emma Thompson to play Mrs. Potts in live-action Beauty And The Beast

Head of the house: Mrs. Potts is the castle's head housekeeper and the mother of teacup Chip

Thompson's character is the head housekeeper in the film, who was transformed into a teapot under the spell of the enchantress, she always sings the title song in the movie.

Meanwhile Kevin Kline is set to take on the part of Belle's father Maurice, who is an inventor.

It has also been announced that the film will be released on March 17, 2017 in 3D.

Bright idea: Kevin Kline is set to take on the part of Belle's father Maurice, who is an inventor

Loveable: Belle's father first discovers the enchanted castle after he gets lost in the woods on the way to a fair

Last week it was revealed that Josh Gad will join the star studded ensemble of the upcoming film as Gaston's sidekick Lefou.

Josh, who also voiced poplar snowman Olaf in Frozen, is the first American actor to be cast on the highly anticipated remake.

Gad joins Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans, who plays the vain bad guy Gaston.

New role: Josh Gad (seen here January) is reportedly in final negotiations to star as Lefou in the film

Villainous pal: The bumbling baddie Lefou is Belle's vain princely suitor Gaston's sidekick and minion

In January, Emma confirmed her role as Belle on Twitter, she wrote: 'I'm finally able to tell you...

'It was such a big part of my growing up, it almost feels surreal that I'll get to dance to 'Be Our Guest' and sing 'Something There'.

She continued: 'My six year-old self is on the ceiling - heart bursting. Time to start some singing lessons. I can't wait for you to see it. Emma x'.

Beauty: In January, Emma Watson (pictured December) confirmed she will be Belle in the remake

Casting a classic: Dan Stevens (left) stars as the Beast while Luke Evans (right) will play Gaston

A hit: When Beauty And The Beast came out in 1991 it gained a massive following among children and adults

Recently, in an interview with Total Film, the actress said she is looking forward to the challenge.

'I've never had to [sing] for a film before, and I think people will be interested to see me do something very different like that.

'It gives me a different challenge, really. That's terrifying in and of itself!'

A complex love story: Gaston has his eye on Belle but a twist in her fate stops him from getting his dream girl

Important moral: The fairy tale is about loving someone for what's on the inside rather than appearances

Unlike the live-action Cinderella film - starring Lily James and Richard Madden - this Disney remake will include the original songs and be sung by the main cast.

The movie will be directed by Bill Condon, who directed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman.

The production is expected to begin later this year.