But the new Beauty and the Beast is making a few changes, and perhaps the most controversial one is that Gaston’s sidekick LeFou will be harboring same-sex attraction toward the villain.
1991’s Beauty and the Beast is the latter, with its lasting cultural impact, strong female lead, and Oscar Nominated score.
There are Disney movies, and then there are classic animated features that have helped shape generations of kids.
This has opened up a conversation about visibility and inclusion, and now the actor has revealed how he feels about playing such a groundbreaking character.