Dan Stevens: 'I'm fine with people finding the Beast hotter than me'

"The Beast is cute! It's ok to fancy him" says the actor that plays him in the new live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.

Published 17th Mar 2017

If you've ever felt a tinge of disappointment seeing the Beast from Beauty and the Beast transform into the Prince, it turns out you are far from alone.

Yep, whether it's the animation or the new live-action remake, people are admitting to finding the Beast pretty hot.

Emma Watson - yes, Belle herself - agrees, telling us: "There's something a bit sad about when he transforms, you're a bit; 'Oh, OK, you were quite nice before!'"

Dan Stevens plays the Beast, while Emma Watson plays Belle

But surely this news is disappointing to the actor that plays him? Just how is Dan Stevens coping with the revelation that loads of people prefer his face covered in fur?

Well, it turns out he gets it, admitting: "The Beast is cute! It's OK to fancy the Beast!'

Watch Dan reassure you your Beastly crush is A-OK below >>>

Dan also told us he was really scared he would break Emma Watson's toes during the waltz as he had to do it on stilts and revealed how the crew kept his Beast suit from smelling.

Watch our full interview with the man behind the Beast below >>>

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