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Luke Evans Joins the Cast of Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast as Gaston

JM Javelosa   |

Mar 05, 2015 12:43 AM EST

Looks like the best character to portray Belle's brainless but gorgeous suitor Gaston, has been found! Luke Evans, who was last seen on the big screen for his role as Bard in the The Hobbit series, is currently in talks to play the part of the fine-looking villain in Disney's upcoming live-action "Beauty and the Beast." The Wrap and Variety first reported the exciting news on Wednesday. While Luke has tweeted a link to the report, representatives from Walt Disney has not yet released an official statement.