The director of
Beauty and the Beast himself has confirmed that the film will feature an openly gay character. That character is Josh Gad's Lefou. This historic news marks the very first time that a member of the LGBTQIA has been featured in a Disney movie.
Director
Bill Condon (Twilight: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2) speaks out on this news: "
LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston. He’s confused about what he wants. It’s somebody who’s just realizing that he has these feelings. And Josh [Gad, who plays LeFou] makes something really subtle and delicious out of it."
Most reactions to this great progressive news have been overwhelmingly positive. Condon also said that it's important to have diversity in films. Stars Emma Watson (Harry Potter) and Dan Stevens (Legion) have expressed their support too. What do you think of this news? Sound off below!
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