Scarlett Johansson (left) and Mother Gothel from 'Tangled.' Gerald Matzka/Getty Images; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Things are getting hairy once again as Disney resumes development on a live-action movie adaptation of Tangled. The project has Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) attached to direct a script from Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Scarlett Johansson is being eyed to star as Mother Gothel. Producers include Kristin Burr for Burr! Productions, along with Emmy-winning producer Lucy Kitada (The Baby-Sitters Club). The original Tangled hit theaters in 2010 and centers on Rapunzel, who was voiced by Mandy Moore. Tony-winning Broadway star Donna Murphy voiced Mother Gothel in the animated version. Related Stories TV Whitney Leavitt Earns First Nine of 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 on Disney Night: See All the Scores, Who Went Home Movies 'Tron: Ares' Review: Jared Leto and Greta Lee Bring New Blood to Vintage Cyber Franchise, With a Big Kick From Nine Inch Nails' Hard-Driving Score The Hollywood Reporter reported in April that development on the live-action Tangled had been paused, which followed Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot's live-action Snow White underperforming at the box office. Since then, Disney had a massive hit with the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, while Barry Jenkins' prequel movie Mufasa: The Lion King also had a strong showing when it debuted late last year. Director Thomas Kail's live-action version of Moana will star Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson and is set to hit theaters July 10, 2026. The original animated film was released in 2016, and a theatrical sequel followed last year. Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about Rapunzel, the original Tangled focuses on the long-haired character (Moore), who has spent her life trapped in a tower until she hatches a plan with a would-be thief (Zachary Levi). The film surpassed $590 million at the worldwide box office and landed a best song Oscar nomination for "I See the Light." Deadline was first to report on Johansson. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Kurt Russell Kate Hudson Thanks Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell While Receiving Pioneer of the Year Honor: "I Try to Live in a Way That They Can Be Proud Of" Charli XCX Charli XCX Film 'The Moment' to Feature Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård Paramount+ Fight for "Female Viagara" Tackled in 'Pink Pill' Doc Trailer (Exclusive) Neon Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Lands Home at Neon, Universal for 2026 Release international 'Magid / Zafar': Writer-Director Luís Hindman Sets the Beat to Explore South Asian Masculinity: LFF Melania Trump Amazon's Melania Trump Doc Gets Release Date Kurt Russell Kate Hudson Thanks Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell While Receiving Pioneer of the Year Honor: "I Try to Live in a Way That They Can Be Proud Of" Charli XCX Charli XCX Film 'The Moment' to Feature Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård Paramount+ Fight for "Female Viagara" Tackled in 'Pink Pill' Doc Trailer (Exclusive) Neon Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' Lands Home at Neon, Universal for 2026 Release international 'Magid / Zafar': Writer-Director Luís Hindman Sets the Beat to Explore South Asian Masculinity: LFF Melania Trump Amazon's Melania Trump Doc Gets Release Date