Emma Watson [1] is the marquee star of Beauty and the Beast [2], but she's not the only big name in the cast [3]. While you do see them at the beginning and (spoiler alert) at the end of the film, the staff members at the Beast's mansion are swiftly turned into household objects. That means that we only get to hear these A-listers speaking though clocks, candelabras, and teapots for the majority of the runtime. Before you go see the film, get acquainted with everyone who you'll be hearing, and if you've already seen it, you may be surprised to find out who was in the cast!

Dan Stevens as the Beast

As you probably know, Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens plays the Beast.

Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts

Thompson voices the motherly teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Ewan McGregor as Lumiere

McGregor voices Lumiere, the elegant candlestick who befriends Belle.

Audra McDonald as Garderobe

Broadway star McDonald plays Garderobe, the singer-turned-wardrobe.

Ian McKellen as Cogsworth

McKellen is in the cast as Cogsworth, the clock who had once been the Beast's butler.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette

The Beyond the Lights star plays Plumette, the feather duster.

Stanley Tucci as Cadenza

New character Cadenza, the grand piano, is played by Tucci.

Nathan Mack as Chip

Little Mack plays Chip, the chipped teacup.