According to industry reports, Disney is exploring a live-action Beauty and the Beast spinoff that would center on Gaston, one of its most iconic animated villains. The project is said to dive deeper into Gaston’s backstory, personality, and motivations, potentially reimagining him as a more layered and complex character. While Disney has not officially confirmed details or a release timeline, the move aligns with the studio’s ongoing trend of expanding classic fairy tales through villain-focused storytelling.