Los Angeles: The live-action adaptation of the 2010 animation film ‘Tangled’ all geared-up for early 2028 release, Disney confirms.
Walt Disney Pictures’, ‘Tangled’ revolves around the fictional story of Disney princess Rapunzel and her love interest Flynn Rider, who meets her unexpectedly in her isolated tower-home where she was living forever since her kidnapping from royal palace as a toddler by a witch called ‘Mother Gothel’, who manipulates her into thinking as her own daughter.
Rapunzel’s trademark long hair going down till the ground from her tall no-stair tower is the secret potion supporting Gothel for her survival.
The live adaptation starring Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim in the role of Flynn Rider, is set to release on March 31, 2028.
Mother Gothel’s role will be reprised by actress and comedian Kathryn Hahn, known for her films like ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’(2003) , comedy-drama ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2013) and for portraying Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ limited series ‘WandaVision’ (2021) . Hahn has also given voice for Ericka Van Helsing in two films of the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ franchise and Olivia Octavius / Doctor Octopus in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.
Croft is known for her role as Raven in the series ‘Titans’ and the lead role of Jessica Watson in the Netflix film ‘True Spirit’. Manheim has featured in the hit Disney musical film franchise ‘Zombies’ and its sequels. He is also known for his role as Wally Clark in the Paramount+ series ‘School Spirits’.
The release of the film was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which is taking place between August 14 and 16 at the Anaheim Convention Centre and Honda Centre in Anaheim, California, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline.
The film is directed by Michael Gracey and is produced by Kristin Burr. The scriptwriting is done by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.
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