Kathryn Hahn Eyes Mother Gothel Role in Disney’s Tangled Remake
Kathryn Hahn is reportedly in talks to portray Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action Tangled adaptation, signaling a return to her witchy roots after Marvel’s Agatha All Along. The film has also cast its Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder, but a release date remains unannounced.
Disney ’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Tangled may have found its iconic villain. According to recent reports, Kathryn Hahn is in negotiations to take on the role of Mother Gothel, the infamous witch who kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby and keeps her hidden away in a tower. Unlike traditional versions of the Rapunzel tale, Disney’s interpretation centers on Gothel’s obsession with the princess’s magical, glowing hair, which grants her eternal youth. The studio has yet to make an official statement regarding Hahn’s potential casting.
Hahn is no stranger to playing magical characters. She previously portrayed the powerful sorceress Agatha Harkness in Marvel ’s WandaVision spin-off, Agatha All Along. Her experience with musical numbers in that series suggests she’s well-equipped to handle Mother Gothel’s memorable songs, including “Mother Knows Best” and the “Healing Incantation.”
New Faces for Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder
Just a day before news broke about Hahn’s possible involvement, the live-action Tangled remake announced its leads. Teagan Croft, recognized for her role as Raven in HBO Max ’s Titans, is set to play the long-haired princess. Milo Manheim, known from Disney’s Zombies franchise, will step into the shoes of the charming Flynn Ryder, a thief who becomes Rapunzel’s unlikely companion and love interest.
While plot details are still under wraps, it ’s expected that the new film will closely follow the storyline of the 2010 animated original. That movie told the story of a young woman who has spent her entire life isolated in a tower, only to be swept into a world of adventure and self-discovery when a stranger stumbles into her life.
Creative Team and Production Status
The project will be directed by Michael Gracey, whose previous credits include Better Man and The Greatest Showman. The screenplay is being written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who worked on Thor: Love and Thunder. There’s no word yet on when production will begin, and Disney has not announced a release date for the film.
As fans await further updates, anticipation continues to build around the casting choices and the creative direction of this beloved fairy tale’s live-action reimagining.