Disney's Live-Action Tangled: Casting Updates and Behind-the-Scenes Details
Walt Disney Pictures is currently in the process of casting for the live-action adaptation of its popular animated film, Tangled. The studio recently held screen tests and chemistry readings in London to find the perfect actors for the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Several up-and-coming talents were considered for the parts, including Freya Skye, Sarah Catherine Hook, Teagan Croft, Olivia-Mai Barrett, and Lola Tung for Rapunzel, and Milo Manheim, Charlie Gillespie, and Gilli Jones for Flynn Rider.
The original animated movie featured the voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respectively. The casting for the live-action adaptation is crucial as the film is expected to have big musical elements, similar to the original. The role of Mother Gothel, the villainous witch who keeps Rapunzel locked in a tower, was initially linked to Scarlett Johansson, but she is no longer attached to the project due to other filming commitments.
The director of the live-action Tangled is Michael Gracey, known for his work on musical biopics such as Better Man and Rocketman. The production is set to begin filming in the UK in June, with the final casting decisions playing a significant role in determining the shooting schedule. Stay tuned for updates on the casting of this highly anticipated adaptation of a Disney classic.