Following the flop of Snow White, it was suggested Disney might pull back from live-action remakes of its animated films. However, following the smash success of Lilo and Stitch, things are full speed ahead. A major remake project on the horizon is the live-action Tangled. And the outstanding question is who will play the bad guy.
The two main roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider have been cast with Teagen Croft and Milo Manheim, respectively, but we’re still waiting to hear about who will play the film’s villain, Mother Gothel. The role was originally being circled by Scarlett Johansson, but following her dropping out, rumors have indicated Disney is interested in Agatha All Along’s Kathryn Hahn. Recently, Hahn got asked about all this, too, while she was with her The Studio co-stars, and while she didn't say much, they had great reactions.
What Kathryn Hahn Is Saying About The Live Action Tangled
Hahn attended the recent SAG-AFTRA's Actor Awards alongside her castmates in The Studio. While on the red carpet, ET brought up the possibility of Hahn playing the villainous lead in Tangled. She looked a bit like a deer in the headlights when she was asked about the possibility of the movie, and gave the most non-commital response imaginable, saying…
It’s a fun part...Everything is unconfirmed.
While perhaps a bland response, it’s not exactly a surprising one. If she is in talks for the role, she’s certainly not supposed to talk about it. Johansson played equally coy when she was the name attached to the part. Hahn might even have the role by now, but Disney is going to want to make that announcement in its own way, so Hahn needs to stay mum until that happens.
The Studio Cast Is On Board With Kathryn Hahn In The Live-Action Tangled
To be sure, Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel is absolutely the best choice for the role I could imagine, and I firmly believe it needs to happen. I’m not alone in this as ET asked the cast of The Studio what they thought of the casting idea, and Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders were all entirely on board, their responses included…
- Chase Sui Wonders: Say less.
- Seth Rogen: Say less.
- Ike Barinholtz: All in already.
I honestly can’t imagine people not reacting this way. Hahn feels just too perfect to play Mother Gothel in live-action. I don’t always love Disney’s live-action remakes, but if we’re going to make them, let’s do it right and cast the people who were clearly born to play these roles. The Studio cast gets it.
While an exact timeline for the production of the new Tangled is unclear, the fact that two members of its main cast have been announced would seem to indicate a plan to go into production sooner rather than later. If that’s the case, we can likely expect that Mother Gothel casting announcement, whoever it may be, to come very soon.
