‘Only Murders in the Building’ actor to play Lumiere in the LIVE special of the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’

According to TVLine, Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”) has joined the cast of the musical adaptation of the classic “Beauty and the Beast,” which will be performed live, to celebrate the original animation’s 30th anniversary. .

The actor will play the iconic French candlestick Lumière.

In addition to him, singer Shania Twain has also been confirmed in the project. It will give life to the Mrs. Jars. The cast will also feature David Alan Grier as Watch Cogsworth; Rizwan Manji as LeFou; Jon Jon Briones as Maurice, Belle’s father; and Leo Abelo Perry as Chip, Mrs. Jars.

It should be remembered that the acclaimed singer HER will play Bela.

“I can’t believe I’ll be able to be part of the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ legacy. The world will be watching a beautiful black Filipina woman. I’ve always wanted to be a Disney Princess and I work with two incredible directors, Hamish Hamilton and Jon M. Chu. It’s very surreal and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

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The special will be released by ABC on December 15 and will be available in the Disney+ catalog the following day.

Hamish Hamilton will direct.

Jon M. Chu, who will direct the upcoming adaptation of “Wicked,” will serve as executive producer.

“‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a timeless story and we are fortunate to be working with mastermind Jon M. Chu and veteran director Hamish Hamilton to bring a new adaptation of this beloved classic to a magical and unforgettable Disney night. “, said Craig Erwich. , from ABC Entertainment. “Full of unforgettable performances, this will be a special event for fans of the original film and the new generation introduced to this adorable tale.”

The cast of the musical will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

The animated film “Beauty and the Beast” hit theaters in 1991, winning Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Score. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, but lost to “The Silence of the Lambs”.

The live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, was released in 2017, becoming a box office hit grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide.

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