Life post-Hogwarts is proving to be a bright one for Ms Watson. With several projects under her wing, the starlet is set for a busy year ahead.

The British actress, who shot to stardom with the Harry Potter series, is set to play Sam, a free spirited teenager in the upcoming film, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

The movie, a coming of age tale about the trials and tribulations of growing up, will showcase the young starlet playing a different persona from her Hermione Granger days. Fans of Watson's will see her donning an American accent for the role. She will also share an on-screen kiss with her co-star, Logan Lerman.

The film, based on the critically acclaimed novel by Stephen Chbosky, is set to be released on the 14th September 2012 Stateside. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower will also see Logan Lermann, Ezra Miller, Nina Dobrev, Paul Rudd, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh and Dylan McDermott as fellow cast members.