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Rita Ora joins BEAUTY AND THE BEAST prequel on Disney Plus

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It has been announced that singer/songwriter Rita Ora has joined the cast of Disney Plus’ upcoming Beauty and the Beast prequel, alongside Luke Evans and Josh Gad.

Ora will star as “a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom.” She is no stranger to film, having starred in Fifty Shades of Grey, Fast & Furious, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu and more.

The show follows Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light.