Rita Ora Joins Cast of Disney Plus’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSinger/songwriter Rita Ora has joined the cast of Disney Plus’ upcoming ‘Beauty and The Beast’ prequel.
The news was announced Monday during Disney Branded Television’s session at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.
On the “Beauty and the Beast” (working title) prequel, Ora will star as “a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom.” She joins a cast that includes Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin.Gad also serves as an executive producer and co-showrunner, along with Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. (Alan Menken, Liesl Tommy — who directs the first episode — and Luke Evans are also EPs).
The show takes place years before the events of “Beauty and the Beast” and follows Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light.
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