Emma Watson was spotted on set for the first time in Greta Gerwig’s version of Little Women, where she will be portraying the character of the eldest sister, Meg March. The 28-year-old actress looked stunning in her period attire, sporting a full blue skirt and a tweed jacket cinched at the waist with a blue ribbon. She completed the look with a large carpet bag in hand and her brunette hair styled in a neat ponytail.
Fresh role: Exclusive Photos of Emma Watson on Set of Little Women Reboot: The 28-year-old star was spotted in vintage attire for the first time as filming began for the anticipated remake.
Emma has landed the role of Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated adaptation of Little Women. The novel, written by Louisa May Alcott, follows the journey of four sisters as they navigate coming of age in post-Civil War America. Alongside Emma, the star-studded cast includes Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, and Meryl Streep. Originally set for Emma Stone, the role went to Emma due to Stone’s prior commitments to The Favourite. Keep an eye out for this must-see movie hitting theaters in 2019.
Unique story: Little Women narrates the journey of four sisters as they grow up in America following the Civil War.
She held a spacious carpet bag in one hand, with her brown hair pulled back into a casual ponytail.
Emma Stone was initially considered for the role of Emma in the film Little Women, as per Variety. However, she had to decline as she was busy working on The Favourite. The novel was originally released in two volumes in the late 1800s and has since become a beloved story. Winona Ryder took on the role of Josephine March, a character aspiring to be a renowned writer, in a remake of the film in 1994. Additionally, a miniseries adaptation of Little Women featuring Michael Gambon and Angela Lansbury aired on The BBC in 2017.
Emma rose to fame with her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, solidifying herself as a major Hollywood star. She later charmed audiences as Belle in the live-action adaptation of Beauty And The Beast.
On the other hand, Gerwig is quickly becoming a director to watch after the success of her first film, Lady Bird. The movie marked her directorial debut and received five Oscar nominations, showcasing her talent as a filmmaker.
A classic that never goes out of style: Little Women, first published in two parts in 1868 and 1869, continues to be a beloved story.
In 1994, Winona Ryder took on the role of Josephine March, a determined young woman aspiring to be a successful writer, in a well-received remake. Just last year, a miniseries adaptation of the same story was produced by the BBC.
In high demand: Emma has become a well-known actress thanks to her standout role as Hermione Granger in the popular Harry Potter series. She also showcased her talent as Belle in the enchanting film Beauty And The Beast.