After surpassing the symbolic milestone of one billion dollars at the global box office with its live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, Disney is considering reviving a long-abandoned film project. According to reports from Deadline, the studio has decided to restart development on the live-action remake of Tangled, which was previously shelved before production began.
A Reimagined Project Resurrected
The project for Tangled, inspired by the 2010 animated film, was first announced several years ago but was put on indefinite hold. Recently, development has resumed, though the project is still in its very early stages. No filming or release dates have been established yet, and the script is reportedly still being written.
Director and Casting Speculations
Director Michael Gracey, known for his work on The Greatest Showman (2017), is reportedly still attached to helm the film. He was initially considered for the directorial role when discussions about Tangled first began. In casting news, strong speculation suggests that Scarlett Johansson may be considered for the role of Mother Gothel, the story’s infamous antagonist. However, neither Johansson nor Disney has confirmed this information, and no official announcements regarding the cast have been made.
The last few years have seen Disney pursuing multiple projects of this nature, with notable successes such as The Lion King (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2017), alongside some setbacks like Snow White, which faced delays and lukewarm results. However, the commercial success of Lilo & Stitch seems to reassure Disney executives about the viability of these productions.
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