Disney'sTangledGetting a Live-Action Remake withGreatest ShowmanDirector
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Rapunzel is making the leap from animation.Disney’s 2010 animated filmTangledabout the long-haired princess is getting a live-action reimagining,DeadlineandVarietyreported Dec. 11, adding thatThe Greatest Showmandirector Michael Gracey is in talks to direct.Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for writingDo RevengeandThor: Love and Thunder, reportedly wrote the latest version of theTangledscript.A spokesperson for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for confirmation.Tangled’s voice cast includedMandy Mooreas Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn, plus Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, Jeffrey Tambor and Brad Garrett. The movie musical earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for “I See the Light.““Tangled” (2010).AJ Pics/AlamyForTangled’s 10th anniversary in November 2020, Moore and Levi reunited in avideofor Walt Disney Animation Studios. Levi called the film “evergreen” and Moore said she “can’t believe” it had been a decade.“It was such an immense pleasure and joy,” added Moore. “Like Zach has said many of times, a bucket-list opportunity and experience, and one I’ll never forget. It’s just endless gratitude for all of the support people have shown the film over the years.“Levi said, “Thank you for believing in the film then, for continuing to believe in it now. For sharing it, for being enthusiastic about it.““We hope you enjoy it for years to come,” said Moore at the time.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Several other popular Disney animated movies are beingturned into live-action films, includingLilo & Stitch,The Aristocats, andMoana. TheMufasa: The Lion Kingprequelis in theaters Dec. 20, andSnow Whiteis March 21.
Rapunzel is making the leap from animation.
Disney’s 2010 animated filmTangledabout the long-haired princess is getting a live-action reimagining,DeadlineandVarietyreported Dec. 11, adding thatThe Greatest Showmandirector Michael Gracey is in talks to direct.
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for writingDo RevengeandThor: Love and Thunder, reportedly wrote the latest version of theTangledscript.
A spokesperson for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for confirmation.
Tangled’s voice cast includedMandy Mooreas Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn, plus Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, Jeffrey Tambor and Brad Garrett. The movie musical earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for “I See the Light.”
“Tangled” (2010).AJ Pics/Alamy
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ForTangled’s 10th anniversary in November 2020, Moore and Levi reunited in avideofor Walt Disney Animation Studios. Levi called the film “evergreen” and Moore said she “can’t believe” it had been a decade.
“It was such an immense pleasure and joy,” added Moore. “Like Zach has said many of times, a bucket-list opportunity and experience, and one I’ll never forget. It’s just endless gratitude for all of the support people have shown the film over the years.”
Levi said, “Thank you for believing in the film then, for continuing to believe in it now. For sharing it, for being enthusiastic about it.”
“We hope you enjoy it for years to come,” said Moore at the time.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Several other popular Disney animated movies are beingturned into live-action films, includingLilo & Stitch,The Aristocats, andMoana. TheMufasa: The Lion Kingprequelis in theaters Dec. 20, andSnow Whiteis March 21.
source: people.com
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