Emma Watson and Josh Gad welcome Ian McKellen to 'Beauty and the Beast'

The news of Ian McKellen joining Beauty and the Beast as Cogsworth was a lovely surprise for fans and two of the film's stars sent warm welcomes to the legendary actor.

From Emma Watson (Belle):

@IanMcKellen there couldn't be a better person for Cogsworth. Welcome! X pic.twitter.com/Nn8w6MwKyr

— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) April 11, 2015

From Josh Gad (LeFou):

.@IanMcKellen just joined the cast of #BeautyAndTheBeast with us! Um. Insane. Welcome Cogsworth. I look forward to doing battle with you.

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) April 11, 2015

Source: @EmWatson, @joshgad