| BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (DISNEY PLUS)
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DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY:
3/6/20
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2/10/22
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STATUS:
previously in development (2022-2023 season) |
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
eight-episode series order rescinded on 2/10/22 |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Disney+'s press release, February 2022) Set in the iconic kingdom of "Beauty and the Beast" years before Beast and Belle's epic romance, the prequel series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou's stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy and adventure. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Ora joins the previously announced cast that includes Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin. Ora will star as a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Briana Middleton as Tilly
· Fra Fee as Prince Benoit Berlioz
· Jelani Alladin as Jean-Michel
· Josh Gad as LeFou
· Luke Evans as Gaston
· Rita Ora
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Adam Horowitz as CRTR/EP
· Alan Menken as EP
· Eddy Kitsis as CRTR/EP
· Josh Gad as CRTR/EP
· Liesl Tommy as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Luke Evans as EP
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GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· drama
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ABC Signature
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