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Disney’s Live-Action Gaston Film Promises Original Swashbuckling Adventure

12/16/2025

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Disney is developing a live-action film centered on Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, with Dave Callaham writing the script and Michelle Rejwan producing.
The project replaces a previously scrapped TV series featuring Luke Evans with a new actor.
The film aims for a swashbuckling tone and offers an original take on Gaston.
Disney is continuing a trend of villains' perspectives, similar to the Maleficent films.

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Story summary

Disney is developing a live-action film centered on Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, with Dave Callaham writing the script and Michelle Rejwan producing.
The project replaces a previously scrapped TV series featuring Luke Evans with a new actor.
The film aims for a swashbuckling tone and offers an original take on Gaston.
Disney is continuing a trend of villains' perspectives, similar to the Maleficent films.