Disney’sBeauty and the Beastis already one of the year’s biggest hits, becoming the first$1 billion movieat the global box office. As of now, we haven’t heard anything about a potential sequel, but given its enormous success, it wouldn’t be surprising if a sequel eventually happens. When that day does come, it seemsDan Stevenswill be ready to return as the Beast, according to comments the actor made over the weekend.
Varietycaught up withDan Stevensat the Tribecc Film Festival, where the actor debuted his new sex comedy entitledPermission. The actor was asked if he would consider returning asThe Beast, and the actor replied that he’s open to whatever offers may come his way regarding a return to this magical world. Here’s what the actor had to say during the Tribecca Film Festival below.
“That’s not a question for me. I’m not sure what turn that would take. I’m open to offers. It would seem odd for me to hear about it, but never say never.”
However, it seems that a sequel may not even happen at all. Last month, Disney’s production presidentSean Baileyrevealed thatBeauty and the Beast 2isn’t happening, but the studio may consider a prequel or spin-off. The studio could certainly craft movies for all of the characters in the Beast’s castle, showing their back story before they were turned into household items. These characters includeEwan McGregor’s Lumiere, the candelabra,Stanley Tucci’s Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord,Audra McDonald’s Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe,Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s Plumette, the feather duster,Hattie Morahan’s enchantress,Nathan Mack’s Chip, the teacup,Ian McKellen’s Cogsworth, the mantel clock andEmma Thompson’s teapot, Mrs. Potts. It’s also possible that there could be aGastonand LeFou spin-off as well.
Oscar winnerBill CondondirectedBeauty and the BeastwithAlan Menkenproviding the score.Beauty and the Beastalso featured new recordings of the original songs written byMenkenandHoward Ashman, as well as several new songs written byMenkenand three-time Oscar winnerTim Rice. It isn’t known ifBill Condonwill return to direct any of these potential prequels or spin-off movies. Hopefully we’ll get some confirmation on the future of this franchise soon.
