“In ‘Gaston’, we had a treasure trove of lyrics that Howard [Ashman] had written that we did not put in the movie,” composer Alan Menken stated.
The Hobbit trilogy and The Girl on the Train’s Luke Evans will take on the role of Gaston, with Frozen’s Josh Gad playing sidekick Le Fou.
So, yes, you’re going to hear some unheard Howard Ashman lyrics.”
‘Gaston’ from Beauty and the Beast will forever be the prime choice for loudly bellowing in public places, and it looks as if the classic track may be getting an update for Disney’s new live-action film.