Fans of the Disney live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, take heed: Disney+ has just greenlit a new, limited, live-action series about the film’s lothario villain Gaston, and his implied-gay sidekick LeFou.Deadline reports actors Luke Evans and Josh Gad will reprise their roles as Gaston and LeFou, respectively, in a new prequel series that will follow the two characters in the lead-up to the events of Beauty and the Beast.
Actress Briana Middleton will also appear in the show as LeFou’s stepsister Tilly. Legendary composer Alan Menkin, who wrote the music to the film, will also produce and score the show.Related: Ewan McGregor just made ‘Beauty and the Beast’ critics’ eyes pop outIt goes without saying that plot details for the show.