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Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Back in Development; Scarlett Johansson Eyed for Mother Gothel
Disney has officially resumed development on a live-action movie adaptation of Tangled, according to recent reports. The project, which had previously been paused, is moving forward with a team of high-profile talent attached.
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Michael Gracey, known for directing The Greatest Showman, is attached to helm the film from a script written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Furthermore, reports indicate that actress Scarlett Johansson is being eyed to star in the villainous role of Mother Gothel. The film is set to be produced by Kristin Burr for Burr! Productions, alongside Emmy-winning producer Lucy Kitada.
The original animated Tangled was released in 2010 and is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about Rapunzel. The film, which featured Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Tony winner Donna Murphy as Mother Gothel, grossed over $590 million worldwide and earned an Academy Award nomination for its song, “I See the Light.”
Development on the live-action adaptation had reportedly been paused following the underwhelming box office performance of other live-action projects, such as Snow White. However, the studio has since seen commercial success with the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch and Barry Jenkins’ prequel movie Mufasa: The Lion King, signaling a renewed confidence in the format.
The live-action slate remains busy, with director Thomas Kail’s version of Moana, starring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson, still scheduled to hit theaters on July 10, 2026.
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