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Disney Film To Feature First Gay Character

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The highly-anticipated live action film "Beauty and the Beast" is breaking ground.

The film's director says it will feature Disney's first ever gay character.

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Bill Condon told Attitude Magazine that "Le Fou," played by actor Josh Gad, has a subplot about his sexuality.

Le Fou is Gaston's sidekick in the film.

The classic fairytale hits theaters March 17.

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