'Beauty and the Beast' is already a success and rumors about a sequel begin. The new version of the Disney classic has even broken the billion dollar barrier, so it would be expected that Disney wanted to continue taking advantage of the classic in the future. The film, directed by Bill Condon, had Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston. And although nothing is confirmed for a sequel, Dan Stevens is already volunteering to don the claws and horns once more.
In a recent interview with Variety, he was asked, "Do you think there could be a sequel?", and although he didn't reply with an affirmative, he did mention that, "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."
He is very proud that "a musical, a family comedy" has been such a big success. And if he retakes the character his preferences would not decant towards the human form. "I'd like to bring Beast back again." He likes the character so much that he even took a gift home: "The prosthetic guys did mount the horns on two plaques for me at the end of the production, which was nice. That's the only stuffed animal head I have in my house." "Is it hanging in your house? Does your wife agree?" Was the interviewer's reaction. Answer: "Yes, she loves the horns".
The animated version already has a success-less sequel, and this time Disney has denied that it will happen. It doesn't rule out, in any case, a return to the magical world of the characters in a prequel or spin-off, and is that the multiple sides of the film could give for much. Nor is it known whether Bill Condon would be back for any of these alleged sequels, prequels or spin-offs.
Disney, more alive than ever
First it was 'Maleficent', but Disney has opted more for the formula of the remakes for its animated classics. CGI technology has blended the boundaries between animation and real action and has allowed hits like 'The Jungle Book' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. And there are already three other films in production: 'Peter Pan', 'Mulan' and, yes, 'The Lion King'. For those who grew up with the original drawings, it scares them to go back to their childhood films, but at least Jon Favreau has thought about how to make the cut.