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Emma Watson crowned Queen of the Tearling
Written by . Published: June 14 2013
Emma Watson is set to enthrall audiences with her on-screen magic once again after signing up to star in fantasy franchise Queen Of The Tearling.
The Harry Potter actress, who shot to fame as Hermione Granger in the wizard films, will star in the big screen adaptation of Erika Johansen's book trilogy and also serve as an executive producer on the project, according to Variety.com.
Watson will reunite with Harry Potter producer David Heyman for the
movie, which follows princess Kelsea Glynn who must reclaim her
late mother's throne and kingdom, the Tearling, from the dark magic
of The Red Queen.
The news comes before the book series has even been released -
Johansen's first installment in the trilogy is slated to hit
shelves in 2014.