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Disney Expands Live
  • Action Slate with Gaston Origin Story


From Antagonist to Protagonist: A New Villain
  • Centric Narrative

  • Walt Disney Studios is officially developing a new live

  • action movie centered on Gaston, the famously vainglorious villain from the classic animated film "Beauty and the Beast." This project marks the latest addition to Disney's strategy of reimagining its beloved animated catalog for contemporary audiences.


  • Focusing on a Fan
  • Favorite Character

  • The upcoming feature film will explore the story of the Gaston character, shifting the narrative perspective to one of Disney's most memorable antagonists. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to delve into the origins and motivations of the charismatic yet arrogant hunter from the French village.


    Disney's Live
  • Action Strategy Continues

  • This announcement confirms Disney's commitment to its highly successful live

  • action remake initiative. The studio has found immense box office success with films like "The Lion King," "Aladdin," and the 2017 version of "Beauty and the Beast," which starred Luke Evans as Gaston.



    • The project is in early development, with a writer and director yet to be announced.

    • It represents a trend of studios exploring villain
    • centric stories within established franchises.