By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-11 20:36:37 | Updated at 2025-01-11 23:49:42
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The internet is in a frenzy over a casting rumor for Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Tangled.
Back in December, it was confirmed that the company was working on a live adaptation of the beloved animated film.
Instantly, people all across the web began to wonder: who will portray the characters they know and love?
Now, a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, have claimed that a certain actress is being eyed to play Mother Gothel in the new movie, but fans are divided over the rumors.
Multiple X accounts have said that Kathryn Hahn is in the running to portray the villain, and the speculation has been met with mixed reactions on the platform.
'Kathryn Hahn is reportedly being eyed to play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action Tangled film,' an account called @cosmic_marvel tweeted on Saturday.
'Absolutely not,' one person replied, while another said, 'Boring.'
'This would be perfect casting,' someone else disagreed.
The internet is in a frenzy over a casting rumor for Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Tangled
A series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, have claimed that Kathryn Hahn is being eyed to play Mother Gothel in the new movie, but fans are divided over the rumors
'Accurate casting but there's better out there. there's no wow factor to it,' a fourth tweet read. 'Too safe a choice.'
Another user suggested Helena Bonham Carter for the role, while someone else said, 'What about Idina Menzel?'
When asked if she'd be interested in taking on the role by Entertainment Tonight last month, Kathryn, 51, said excitedly, 'Yes. I mean I'm really good at karaoke.'
She recently starred as the villainous witch Agatha Harkness in the Marvel series Agatha All Along, which saw her perform a musical number with her costar, acclaimed Broadway performer Patti LuPone.
'Singing next to Patti LuPone really humbles you,' she jokingly added.
Tangled tells the story of Rapunzel, a princess with magical hair that can provide eternal youth.
She was kidnapped as a baby by an old hag named Mother Gothel, who keeps her locked away in a tower so she could use her powers to stay young.
But when a man named Flynn Rider accidentally comes across her, he and Rapunzel set out on an adventure together, and learn her true identity along the way.
Multiple X accounts have said that Kathryn Hahn is in the running to portray the villain, and the speculation has been met with mixed reactions on the platform
Some people were all for the idea, while others weren't, and suggested other actresses
When asked if she'd be interested in taking on the role by Entertainment Tonight last month, Kathryn, 51, said excitedly, 'Yes. I mean I'm really good at karaoke'
Variety reported last month that a live-action rendition was officially in the works, and that Greatest Showman filmmaker Michael Gracey was in talks to direct it.
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is reportedly writing the script, who previously penned Thor: Love and Thunder and the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot.
The original 2010 cartoon starred Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider, and Donna Murphy and Mother Gothel.
After it was revealed that a new version was coming, fans called for Sabrina Carpenter to be cast as the blonde-haired princess.
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