Disney is making a Beauty and the Beast prequel series about Gaston

Josh Gad and Luke Evans.
(Image credit: Walt Disney Pictures)

Disney is working on a Beauty and the Beast prequel series, though some might find it very hard to see why.

A prequel to Disney's 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast is headed to Disney+ centered around Gaston and LeFou, with Josh Gad and Luke Evans returning in the roles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.