Shania Twain and Martin Short join H.E.R. and Josh Groban in ABC's Beauty and the Beast

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Just months after H.E.R. was announced as Belle in ABC's Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration special, the cast is growing with Shania Twain and Martin Short.Twain, 57, and Short, 72, will be playing Mrs.

Potts and Lumiere, respectively, in the special, according to Variety. They join H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as The Beast, Joshua Henry as Gaston and Rita Morena serving as the narrator of the live-action/animated hybrid special.

Cast: Just months after H.E.R. was announced as Belle in ABC's Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration special, the cast is growing with Shania Twain and Martin Short Cast: Twain, 57, and Short, 72, will be playing Mrs.

Potts and Lumiere, respectively, in the special, according to Variety  Original characters: The original Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts and Lumiere from the 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast The special was announced in early July, described as a, 'two-hour animated and live-action blended special will pay tribute to the original Disney Animation’s “Beauty and the Beast” and its legacy.'The special will showcase, 'the fan-favorite movie, along with new memorable musical performances, taking viewers on a magical adventure through the eyes of Belle.' The original announcement also stated that the cast's performances, 'will be seamlessly woven through the original feature film.' Original film: The original announcement also stated that the cast's performances, 'will be seamlessly woven through the original feature film'The special presentation will also include, 'live never-before-seen musical performances and features brand-new sets and breathtaking costumes inspired by the classic story.'Each of the performances will 'pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for.