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Disney Developing Gaston Live-Action Spin-Off With David Callaham Writing

The move extends Disney's strategy of spotlighting classic antagonists in its live-action slate.

Overview

  • Variety reports Disney is in development on a feature centered on Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, with David Callaham attached as screenwriter.
  • The project is at an early stage with no director announced and no production or release timeline set.
  • Disney plans to recast the role, so Luke Evans is not expected to return after playing Gaston in the 2017 live-action remake.
  • Early coverage describes an epic cloak-and-sword adventure that could explore the character’s origins and motivations.
  • La Nueva reports Michelle Rejwan will produce the film, a detail not corroborated by other outlets.