Disney has officially confirmed that Kathryn Hahn will star as Mother Gothel in the upcoming live-action remake of Tangled. The studio revealed the news through a coordinated social media announcement featuring the actress in a themed “Mother Knows Best” outfit. This casting ends years of intense fan speculation and officially puts the project into active production.
Rounding Out the Lead Cast
Hahn joins a cast that already includes two of Disney’s fastest-rising young stars. Teagan Croft, best known for her role in the DC series Titans, will take on the lead role of Rapunzel. Starring alongside her is Milo Manheim, the fan-favorite lead of the Zombies franchise, who will play Flynn Rider.
The Perfect Villain
Public reaction to the news has been overwhelmingly positive across all social media platforms. Hahn’s previous success as Agatha Harkness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe proved she could play a charismatic yet manipulative villain. Many fans believe she is the only actress who can truly master the theatrical “Mother Knows Best” musical numbers. Take a look at her announcement on social media below:
Production Timeline
A creative team with a proven track record for high-energy musicals spearheads the remake. The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey helms the production while Do Revenge writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson pens the script. This powerhouse duo brings a sharp, modern energy to the project’s musical foundation.
The Team Behind the Camera
A creative team with a proven track record for high-energy musicals leads the remake. The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey helms the production. Do Revenge writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is penning the script.
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