Disney Revives Tangled Live-Action Movie with Scarlett Johansson Eyeing Major Role
Disney has decided to revive its live-action “Tangled” project, which was paused earlier this year. Despite no final cast decisions, Scarlett Johansson is under consideration for the role of Mother Gothel.
Production Resumes
The project’s delay in April was due to the lackluster performance of Disney’s “Snow White” film. However, a change in fortunes came with the significant success of the “Lilo & Stitch” remake, which earned $1 billion globally.
Success Factors
Insiders attribute the success of “Lilo & Stitch” to its cultural relevance, unlike the outdated appeal of the original “Snow White” from 1937. The 2002 original “Lilo & Stitch” has maintained its popularity and bolstered Disney+ viewership. In 2024, it generated $2.6 billion in retail sales even before its cinematic comeback.
Aiming for “Tangled” Success
Disney hopes “Tangled” will connect with younger audiences, as evidenced by the animated film’s box office success. Released in 2010 and inspired by the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel story, the film earned $592 million worldwide.
- Mandy Moore voiced Rapunzel in the original film.
- The film was enriched with the Oscar-nominated song “When Will My Life Begin.”
Creative Legacy
The “Tangled” narrative has extended its influence through various spinoffs, including a 2012 short film and a 2017 TV series.
Direction and Script
Director Michael Gracey, known for “The Greatest Showman,” is still in discussions to helm the remake. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, famous for writing Sony’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” reboot, has penned the script.
Details on further casting remain undisclosed, but the buzz surrounding Scarlett Johansson’s potential involvement has escalated anticipation.
