Work continues on Disney's live-action Tangled in Spain. Following various shots of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider together, the latest batch of set photos reveals a new look at Kathryn Hahn's transformation into the movie's villain, Mother Gothel.
The WandaVision star's burgundy costume is very cartoon-accurate, and what we see here offers a solid indication of how Disney is bringing the iconic antagonist to life.
Hahn's long, dark, curly hair also mirrors Mother Gothel's animated appearance, and, as expected, the actress looks like a natural fit for the manipulative witch.
Disney officially cast Hahn as Mother Gothel earlier this year, a choice that was widely praised given her proven ability to balance charm, comedy, and menace. Those qualities made her a standout as Agatha Harkness in the MCU, and they also happen to be exactly what made Mother Gothel such a memorable Disney villain in the 2010 animated classic.
Scarlett Johansson had been eyed to play Mother Gothel, but pulled out of the project to shoot The Batman Part II. Hahn was already a fan-favourite choice for the role, and Disney won a lot of goodwill by turning to the Agatha All Along standout.
We also have footage of the moment Flynn breaks out of prison to rescue Rapunzel. While we're expecting some changes to the story, these leaks from set suggest it's sticking closely to the cartoon for the most part.
In Tangled, when the kingdom's most-wanted bandit, Flynn Rider, hides in a convenient tower, he immediately becomes a captive of Rapunzel, the spire's longtime resident. Crowned with 70 feet of magical golden hair, she has been locked away for years and desperately wants freedom. The feisty teenager strikes a deal with Flynn, and together, they begin a whirlwind adventure.
Tangled will be directed by The Greatest Showman and Better Man director Michael Gracey. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge, Thor: Love and Thunder) wrote the script, while Kristin Burr (Cruella, Freakier Friday) recently came on board as a producer.
Teagan Croft (Titans) and Milo Manheim (Zombies) will lead the live-action remake as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Joining them is Kathryn Hahn (Agatha All Along) as Mother Gothel, while Diego Luna (Andor) has also boarded the cast in a mystery role.
Tangled is expected to be released in theaters in 2028.