Four-time Emmy nominee
Kathryn Hahn (
"Agatha All Along",
"The Studio") is in talks to join Disney's
"Tangled" live-action version, which will be directed by
Michael Gracey (
"The Greatest Showman") from a script by
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson based on the studio's own 2010 animated film.
Hahn will play Mother Gothel, the original film's antagonist, known for her manipulative tendencies and obsession with youth, which she maintains through magical powers in Rapunzel's hair. It was previously reported that
Scarlett Johansson was circling the role back in October, but had to exit negotiations due to her upcoming roles in
"The Batman Part II" and
"The Exorcist" reboot.
The cast also includes
Teagan Croft (
"Titans") as Rapunzel, and
Milo Manheim (
"Zombies" Disney Channel franchise) as Flynn Rider. Rider is the thief who helps the princess escape the tower in which she's stuck.
The original
"Tangled" was released in theaters on November 24, 2010, and grossed $591.8 million worldwide.
Kristin Burr will produce for Burr! Productions, with
Lucy Kitada executive producing. The original received an Oscar nomination for the original song
"I See the Light" by
Alan Menken and lyricist
Glenn Slater.