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Emma Watsonis taking a step back in time for her upcoming filmLittle Women.
The 28-year-old actress was photographed on the set of her latest film, an adaptation of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel of the same name.
Watson wore a long blue gown with a light pink cape and her hair in a low bun.
The film centers around the four March sisters who confront growing pains, financial woes, tragedies and romantic rivalries.
Here’s everything we know about the latest adaptation of the film.
It Has an A-List Cast
Watson isn’t the only big name actress on board for the film. The formerHarry Potteractress will be portraying the family’s oldest sister, Meg, whileLady BirdactressSaoirse Ronanwill play independent Jo.
Ronan is reuniting with her former costarTimothée Chalamet, who will play Jo’s love interest, Laurie.
Meryl Streepis set to star as the family’s wealthy matriarch, Aunt March, whileLaura Dernwill play the girls’ mother, Marmee March.
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Lady Bird‘sGreta GerwigIs Set to Direct
Hot off the heels of her Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay forLady Bird, Gerwig is returning to the director’s chair for this film.
Not only is she calling the shots, but Gerwig is also adapting Alcott’s book into the screenplay.
Emma Stone Was Supposed to Play Meg
Before Watson ever joined the film,Emma Stonewas originally intended to play Meg. That eventually didn’t work out as Stone, 29, had promotional obligations forThe Favouritethat conflicted with the film’s shooting schedule, according toVariety.
There Have Been Many Remakes
The book was written in two parts, the first released in 1868 and the second released in 1869. The first film version came out in 1933 and starred Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Jean Parker and Frances Dee as the March sisters.
In 1949, the film got a remake that starred Elizabeth Taylor as Amy — the youngest March sister. She costarred alongside June Allyson, Margaret O’Brien and Janet Leigh.
Winona Ryder famously played Jo in the 1994 adaptation, alongside Christian Bale as Laurie, Kirsten Dunst as Amy, Susan Sarandon as Marmee and Claire Danes as Beth.
source: people.com
