Far off places, daring sword fights, a prince in disguise…

It’s a controversy as old as time… or at least as old as 1991.

And Groban would agree.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Josh Groban as Prince Adam/the Beast.ABC/Christopher Willard

His onscreen counterpart disagrees.

“We didn’t even talk about that,” H.E.R.

says with a laugh.

“But he would laugh awkwardly because it would make him uncomfortable because he’s shy and sweet.”

But she thinks Groban shows promise in terms of undoing Prince Adam’s bad reputation.

He’s looking good.

I think there’s a new guy in town, you know what I’m saying?"

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebrationairs Dec. 15 on ABC.