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Kathryn Hahn cast as Mother Gothel

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Mar 11, 2026

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Market Impact

The casting of Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel in The Walt Disney Company's live-action 'Tangled' is expected to generate positive buzz and anticipation for the film, potentially boosting future box office performance for The Walt Disney Company. This aligns with The Walt Disney Company's strategy of remaking animated classics, which has generally been a successful venture.

Entertainment Film production
Event Summary

Kathryn Hahn has officially confirmed her role as Mother Gothel in The Walt Disney Company's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Tangled'. She announced the news on Instagram, which was subsequently supported by The Walt Disney Company's official accounts. This casting follows earlier reports of Hahn being in talks for the role. The film will also star Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, with Michael Gracey directing and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson writing the screenplay. Donna Murphy, the original voice of Mother Gothel, has publicly congratulated Kathryn Hahn on the role. The original animated film 'Tangled', released in 2010, was a significant box office success for The Walt Disney Company.

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Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn has been confirmed to play the role of Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Tangled', generating excitement among fans and the original voice actress.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0
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The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is producing the live-action adaptation of 'Tangled' and has officially announced the casting of Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel, continuing its strategy of remaking animated classics.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Tangled
Tangled is the animated film being adapted into a live-action version, with its success in 2010 making it a significant property for The Walt Disney Company.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Mother Gothel
Mother Gothel is the villainous character in 'Tangled' that Kathryn Hahn has been cast to portray in the live-action adaptation.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Donna Murphy
Donna Murphy, the original voice of Mother Gothel, expressed support for Kathryn Hahn's casting in the live-action 'Tangled'.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Teagan Croft
Teagan Croft has been cast as Rapunzel in The Walt Disney Company's live-action 'Tangled' adaptation.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Milo Manheim
Milo Manheim has been cast as Flynn Rider in The Walt Disney Company's live-action 'Tangled' adaptation.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Michael Gracey
Michael Gracey is set to direct The Walt Disney Company's live-action 'Tangled' adaptation.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson has penned the screenplay for The Walt Disney Company's live-action 'Tangled' adaptation.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Scarlett Johansson
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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