Shortly after Disney announced they had cast the two lead roles for the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2010 animated movie Tangled, the studio has now confirmed Kathryn Hahn will be adding another villainess to her credits. Hahn, likely best known for portraying Agatha Harkness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will play Mother Gothel in the forthcoming Tangled adaptation.

Earlier this week, Walt Disney Pictures revealed they had chosen rising Australian star Teagan Croft and Zombies franchise star Milo Manheim for the parts of Rapunzel, the sheltered but plucky would-be princess with magic hair, and Flynn Rider, the cocky thief who breaks into her tower. The role of Mother Gothel promises to be a fun one for Hahn, with delightfully iconic lines and fun musical numbers, including the iconic “Mother Knows Best.”

Better Man and The Greatest Showman helmer Michael Gracey is directing the feature from a script by Do Revenge’s Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Kristin Burr (Freakier Friday, Cruella) is producing.

Most recently, Kathryn Hahn was seen on the Apple TV+ series The Studio, starring opposite Seth Rogen. She earned an Emmy nomination for the part.

Filming on the live-action Tangled is expected to begin in the UK this summer.

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