Beauty and the Beast Set as ABC's Next Live-Action Musical, Airing in December

ABC has announced its next live-action TV adaptation of a beloved Disney property. It has been confirmed that “Beauty & the Beast Live!” will air later this year.

Jon M. Chu, director of the upcoming Wicked movie, has been tapped to executive-produce with Hamish Hamilton directing. The event — which will air Thursday, Dec. 15 on ABC, then will be available to stream on Disney+ the next day — is in celebration of the film’s anniversary.

“Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M. Chu and veteran director Hamish Hamilton to bring a modern twist to this beloved classic for an unforgettable night of Disney magic,” Craig Erwich, Present of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. “Stacked with unforgettable performances, this will be a must-see special event for fans of the original and for the new generation being introduced to this cherished tale.”

It is unclear if the live-action special will be based entirely on the Broadway musical adaptation. No casting has been announced yet.