Disney has confirmed 'Twilight' saga director, Bill Condon, to helm 'Beauty and the Beast' live-action film.
According to the Hollywood reporter, the film will be based on the classic fairytale of the same name, which was first adapted to screen in 1991 in an animated version, grossing 425 million dollars worldwide.
The 58-year-old director, who recently helmed 'The Fifth Estate', had proven his musical skills with the 2006's 'Dreamgirls', which was based on the Broadway musical.
Meanwhile, Disney has taken up the adaptation of fairy tales to live-action films for a while now, with the latest being the Angelina Jolie starrer 'Maleficent', which had topped its opening weekend box office.