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Kathryn Hahn Cast as Mother Gothel in Live-Action Tangled

3/13/2026

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Kathryn Hahn, actress known for WandaVision’s Agatha Harkness, has been cast by Disney as Mother Gothel in the live-action Tangled.
The announcement followed Scarlett Johansson stepping back due to scheduling conflicts.
Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel and Milo Manheim will portray Flynn Rider.
Disney released a playful video of Hahn in a Mother Gothel t-shirt to build excitement.
The live-action Tangled is scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release.

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Kathryn Hahn, actress known for WandaVision’s Agatha Harkness, has been cast by Disney as Mother Gothel in the live-action Tangled.
The announcement followed Scarlett Johansson stepping back due to scheduling conflicts.
Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel and Milo Manheim will portray Flynn Rider.
Disney released a playful video of Hahn in a Mother Gothel t-shirt to build excitement.
The live-action Tangled is scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release.