10 Points For Gaston! Here's What We Know About the Beauty and the Beast Prequel Series

Reportedly called Little Town, the limited series follows Gaston and LeFou prior to the events of 2017's Beauty and the Beast. When something from LeFou's stepsister Tilly's past comes to light, the group is forced to set out on an unexpected journey. They'll meet old friends, new enemies, and unravel the mystery of the past all while facing the mounting dangers of the present.

Much like its movie predecessors, the musical series will feature a soundtrack from composer Alan Menken. Lyrics from the first episode will be written by Oscar-nominee Glenn Slater. Menken's original Beauty and the Beast songwriting partner, Howard Ashman, died before the 1991 film's completion.

Currently, limited casting details are available. Luke Evans and Josh Gad will reprise their roles from 2017's Beauty and the Beast as Gaston and LeFou, respectively. Joining them is newcomer Briana Middleton as LeFou's stepsister Tilly.

"I can tell you right now that it is one of the most ambitious projects I've ever been a part of. Luke and I are so excited about bringing these characters back to life alongside a brilliant and unique new talent in Briana Middleton playing this incredible new character named Tilly," Gad shared in an interview with Collider. "Liesl Tommy, who's our director, is planning to do some unbelievably ambitious things with this series as well as our showrunners, Adam [Horowitz] and Eddie [Kitsis], who are really, really, really going places I think audiences are not necessarily ready for. I cannot be more excited about this show. I think it's going to be enormously special."

Production on the eight-episode series is set to begin in early 2022. While an official premiere date has yet to be announced, based on the production timelines of other Disney+ series, it will likely premiere in 2023.