Scarlett Johansson in Talks for Disney’s Live-Action Tangled: Everything We Know So Far

https://www.hollywood.com/movies/october-3-is-mean-girls-day-heres-how-to-watch-all-three-movies-61030476Disney is once again diving into its vault of modern classics, this time reviving Tangled for a live-action remake. The beloved 2010 animated film, which brought Rapunzel’s story to life with humor, music, and heartfelt emotion, is reportedly in early development with The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey at the helm. Even more exciting, Scarlett Johansson is said to be in talks to play the film’s iconic villain, Mother Gothel.

Scarlett Johansson in Talks for Disney’s Live-Action Tangled: Everything We Know So Far
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What Is Tangled?

Originally released in 2010, Tangled reimagined the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rapunzel — the long-haired princess locked away in a tower. Featuring the voices of Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider, the animated musical became one of Disney’s most beloved modern stories.The movie was both a creative and commercial success, earning over $592 million worldwide and introducing memorable songs like “When Will My Life Begin?” and “I See the Light.” It also helped kickstart Disney’s animation resurgence alongside The Princess and the Frog, paving the way for hits like Frozen, Zootopia, and Moana.

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