H.E.R. To Star As Belle in Upcoming , ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Animated, Live-Action Special.<br />On July 20, ABC announced that H.E.R. has been cast as Belle for 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.'.<br />H.E.R. is the perfect embodiment of our Belle and we are thrilled for our audiences to see her in this celebration of creativity. , Jon M. Chu, executive producer, via ABC News.<br />We were both influenced as storytellers by the original animated movie, so it's very exciting to collaborate together to honor the artistry of that timeless classic while also inspiring a whole new generation of creators, Jon M. Chu, executive producer, via ABC News.<br />The role will make H.E.R. the first Black and Filipina woman to play Belle on screen.<br />The world will see a Black and Filipino Belle! I can't believe I get to be a part of the 'Beauty and the Beast' legacy, H.E.R., via ABC News.<br />I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors, Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal and I couldn’t be more grateful, H.E.R., via ABC News.<br />The two-hour special will be <br />taped in front of a live audience.<br />It will air on ABC on Dec. 15.<br />Disney+ subscribers will be <br />able to watch it the following day
