Disney is moving forward with its live-action take on Tangled after deciding to put the project on hold indefinitely earlier this year, Variety reports. Even though the full cast hasn’t been finalized yet, Scarlett Johansson is being eyed for the role of Mother Gothel.
If all goes well, Michael Gracey, best known for directing the 2017 musical drama The Greatest Showman, will direct the new project.
‘Tangled’ live-action movie back on track
According to Deadline, Disney halted production on the project in April this year after seeing the sluggish box office performance of its live-action take of Snow White.
Later, Lilo & Stitch emerged as a major success at the box office as it left a deep impression among fans. The film, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, grossed $1.03 billion worldwide.
Johansson’s directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, was recently released in theaters with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating and also received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. It would be exciting to see Johansson play Mother Gothel, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
The original film, which came out in 2010, grossed nearly $600 million worldwide. Tangled revolves around Rapunzel, a magical long-haired princess who has never seen the world until she is rescued from her secluded tower by Flynn Rider.
Mandy Moore provided the voice of the heroine in the original film, which was said to have a production budget of $260 million.
Meanwhile, the Disney live action team recently acquired the rights to Impossible Creatures to continue their aim of retelling previously existing stories with a modern lens.
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Bridgerton’s Corey Milechrist auditions for Tangled
A few months ago, Corey Mylchrist shared in an interview with Seventeen magazine that he auditioned for the role of Flynn Rider in the live-action film. The interview was filmed after the project was put on hold.
He said, “I guess I can say this now because I don’t think it’s happening anymore, but I auditioned for Tangled.”
He revealed that the producers had told him that they needed someone who could sing. He even joked about it and said that he was born to play the role of Flynn Rider.
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questions to ask
Will Scarlett Johansson play Mother Gothel in the live-action Tangled movie?
He is being eyed for the role, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Who is the main character in Tangled?
Tangled revolves around the story of Rapunzel.
When was the original animated film released?
The original Tangled film came out in 2010.