‘Star Wars’ Ewan McGregor Cast as Lumiere in Live Action ‘Beauty & The Beast?’ [RUMORS]

Moulin Rouge and Star Wars Episodes 1-3 star, Ewan McGregor, is rumored to be in the final stages of negotiations to join the cast of Disney’s Live Action Beauty & The Beast remake. McGregor is reportedly up for the role of Lumiere, the candlestick. Lumiere was famously voiced in the original film by late Broadway legend Jerry Orbach.

If the rumors are true, then Ewan McGregor will be joining the all star cast, including Emma Watson as Belle, Frozen’s Josh Gad as LaFou, Dan Stevens as the Beast, and Luke Evans as Gaston.

Most recently,Sir Ian McKellen was cast as Lumiere's clock cohort Cogsworth.

Recently, Josh Gad Instagramed a picture of the current cast of

What do you think of the news? Do you want to see Ewan McGregor cast as Lumire? Let us know your thoughts on the subject in the comments section. While you are at it, be sure to let us know what other classic animated films you want to see brought to life, and who you want to see star in them.