Singer H.E.R. Cast as Belle in ABC's Live Action "Beauty and the Beast".

It looks like there's going to be a new bookworm Belle in town! Television network giant, ABC, has announced that the R&B singer H.E.R. has been cast as Belle in their new live action production of "Beauty and the Beast".

Variety first reported the story saying, The special was originally announced at the beginning of July. Alongside a screening of the film, it will include live never-before-seen musical performances and features brand-new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story. Each performance is created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for viewers at home.

Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios, though the special will not be shot live.

In case you're not familiar with H.E.R. voice (did you catch the pun?), take a listen.

The special will air on ABC on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET and will be available to stream the following day on Disney+. Jon M. Chu is executive producing with Hamish Hamilton onboard to direct.

We can't wait to see this!