Hold onto your feathered hats, Disney gays: Luke Evans isn’t coming back as Gaston. Sources tell Deadline that Disney’s developing a brand-new live-action Gaston movie with a fresh face in the boots. The upcoming film is described as “swashbuckling” and promises to take the character in a whole new direction. Insiders say the studio is high on the idea, but yes, your favorite bicep-wielding villain will be recast.
Cue the collective sigh from queer audiences everywhere. Evans’ Gaston wasn’t just a villain—he was a whole mood. The Welsh actor made us question our attractions while eating five dozen eggs a day and flexing through tavern songs. And now? Someone else gets to be that hunky, arrogant town heartthrob.
Who Will Fill Those Boots?
Plot details are still being kept tightly under wraps, but insiders are teasing a Gaston reboot that’s intentionally “new and original,” rather than a carbon copy of the 2017 live-action remake. The word floating around is swashbuckling—which, in Disney-speak, suggests a heavier lean into action, bravado, and larger-than-life masculinity, with just enough self-awareness to make it camp-adjacent. Think sword fights, tavern swagger, and unapologetic ego, all wrapped up in a glossy, modern reimagining of the ultimate himbo villain.
Well hello there, I’m Gaston…see more when our final trailer for #BeautyAndTheBeast arrives on Monday 🌹#BeOurGuest pic.twitter.com/QERPCWrLT4
— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) January 26, 2017
For longtime fans, especially queer ones, the news lands with mixed emotions. Evans’ Gaston didn’t just flex—he performed. His eyebrow-raising confidence and exaggerated masculinity became instantly iconic, made even more delicious by the unmistakable gay-adjacent tension with LeFou, played by Josh Gad. That blink-and-you’ll-miss-it crush, famously dubbed Disney’s “first-ever gay moment,” may have been subtle, but it left a surprisingly loud cultural footprint—one that fans still reference, meme, and lovingly dissect years later.
From Villain to Velvet: Evans’ Next Move
Don’t worry about Luke disappearing from our screens—or our fantasies. He’s trading the eggs and boots for sequins and stilettos. That’s right: he’s set to star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, opening spring 2026.
If you thought Evans was hot as the arrogant, chest-flexing Gaston, wait until he struts in corset and heels. Frank-N-Furter is all camp, chaos, and charisma—basically a role tailor-made for Evans’ magnetic, queer energy. Broadway better be ready, because this is going to be a show-stopping glow-up.
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A Blessing in Disguise?
Evans’ exit from Gaston is bittersweet, sure—but honestly? It might be the best possible outcome for everyone involved. Disney gets a clean slate, free to reimagine Gaston from the ground up without being tethered to a performance that’s already iconic, meme’d, and borderline untouchable.
For those who loved the wink-and-nudge moment in Beauty and the Beast, Evans’ move is a reminder that queer talent can shine everywhere, not just in the confines of a Disney castle. Broadway just got a huge upgrade in charm and biceps—sequins and sass included.
We’ll Always Have the Biceps
Even if Evans isn’t throwing eggs and flexing in a tavern again, his Gaston lives on in GIFs, fan edits, and our wildest imaginations. Meanwhile, the new Gaston promises fresh energy, new muscles, and a chance to make the character relevant for a whole new generation.
At the same time, Evans gets something arguably even better: freedom. By stepping away from Gaston, he’s not stuck replaying the same hyper-masculine fantasy role over and over. Instead, he’s leaning into a part that’s unapologetically theatrical, flamboyant, and queer-coded in the loudest possible way. It’s the kind of role that doesn’t just showcase talent—it announces intention. Evans choosing the stage over another Disney spectacle feels less like a career detour and more like a statement.
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For fans who clocked—and cherished—the wink-and-nudge moment in Beauty and the Beast, Evans’ next move is a reminder that queer resonance doesn’t have to live between the lines anymore. It can sing, strut, and command the spotlight. His Broadway turn underscores a bigger truth: queer talent doesn’t need to be confined to subtext, side characters, or blink-and-you-miss-it moments in family-friendly franchises. It can be front and center, fully realized, and gloriously over the top.
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And let’s be honest—Broadway just got a serious upgrade. Between the charm, the physicality, and the sheer confidence Evans brings to every role, the stage is about to get a lot hotter. Sequins, sass, and swagger included. Gaston may be moving on without him, but Evans? He’s clearly stepping into something far more fabulous.
REFERENCE: Deadline