Emma Watson is 'excited' to play leading roles in films

Los Angeles: "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson is thrilled that she has finally jumped to leading roles after playing supporting characters throughout her career.

The 24-year-old actress, who stars as lead in live-action film "Beauty and the Beast", believes she is ready to be "carrying films", reported Total Film magazine.

"It feels like I was building a portfolio over the last five, six years. Now I feel like I'm ready to really be carrying films. I'm really just ready now to focus on my career full time and go full steam ahead. It's exciting at the moment," she said.