{"id":4452,"date":"2025-10-22T05:10:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=4452"},"modified":"2025-10-22T05:10:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:10:18","slug":"scarlett-johansson-teases-role-in-disneys-live-action-tangled-calls-director-michael-gracey-an-extraordinary-visionary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=4452","title":{"rendered":"Scarlett Johansson Teases Role in Disney\u2019s Live-Action Tangled, Calls Director Michael Gracey an \u201cExtraordinary Visionary\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scarlett Johansson may be adding another iconic role to her impressive career \u2014 this time in Disney\u2019s highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Tangled<\/em>. The actress recently addressed the swirling rumors that she\u2019s set to portray the film\u2019s infamous villain, Mother Gothel, offering a playful yet intriguing response.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Hint and High Praise<\/span><\/h3>\n

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight<\/em> at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Johansson, 40, was asked if there was \u201ca real possibility\u201d she would play Mother Gothel. With a laugh, she replied, \u201cIs there a real possibility? I think anything is possible.\u201d She went on to praise the film\u2019s attached director, Michael Gracey, calling him \u201can extraordinary visionary\u201d and expressing her admiration for his creative approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat would excite me about it would be the opportunity to work with Michael Gracey,\u201d Johansson said. \u201cHe is just absolutely an extraordinary visionary and any actor would love to have that collaboration with him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vision Behind the Project<\/span><\/h3>\n

Michael Gracey, best known for directing The Greatest Showman<\/em>, was announced as the director of Disney\u2019s live-action Tangled<\/em> in December 2024. His flair for blending emotion with spectacle made him a natural choice for bringing the beloved fairy tale back to life. However, according to Deadline<\/em>, Disney temporarily paused development on the film in April 2025 after the studio\u2019s live-action Snow White<\/em> struggled at the box office.<\/span><\/p>\n

While no official casting announcements have been made, industry insiders expect Johansson to take on the role of Mother Gothel \u2014 the controlling, manipulative caretaker who keeps Rapunzel locked away from the world. In the 2010 animated original, the character was memorably voiced by Donna Murphy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Revisiting a Modern Disney Classic<\/span><\/h3>\n

Tangled<\/em> reimagines the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rapunzel<\/em> for a new generation. The story follows Princess Rapunzel (originally voiced by Mandy Moore), who has magical, healing hair and has spent her entire life confined to a tower by Mother Gothel. When the adventurous thief Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi) stumbles upon her hiding place, Rapunzel escapes on a life-changing journey to discover the truth about her identity and reunite with her family.<\/span><\/p>\n

The film was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2010, earning over $590 million worldwide and marking the beginning of Disney\u2019s modern animation renaissance. Fans continue to adore its humor, heart, and Oscar-winning song \u201cI See the Light.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Johansson\u2019s Expanding Portfolio<\/span><\/h3>\n

If Johansson does join the project, it would mark her latest collaboration with Disney following her celebrated role as Natasha Romanoff in the Avengers<\/em> franchise. She recently starred in Jurassic World: Rebirth<\/em> and The Phoenician Scheme<\/em>, further showcasing her versatility across genres.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to acting, Johansson has also stepped behind the camera \u2014 her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great<\/em>, is currently in theaters, earning positive reviews for its emotional storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Comes Next<\/span><\/h3>\n

While fans await confirmation of her role, Johansson\u2019s comments suggest a genuine enthusiasm for the creative direction of Disney\u2019s Tangled<\/em> remake. Whether or not she officially takes on the mantle of Mother Gothel, her admiration for Gracey\u2019s artistry \u2014 and her openness to the project \u2014 have certainly fueled excitement for what could be one of Disney\u2019s most visually captivating live-action adaptations yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the stars align, audiences may soon see Scarlett Johansson breathe new life into one of Disney\u2019s most complex and fascinating characters \u2014 reminding the world that sometimes, the best fairy tales are worth retelling.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Scarlett Johansson may be adding another iconic role to her impressive career \u2014 this time in Disney\u2019s highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Tangled. The actress recently addressed the swirling rumors that she\u2019s set to portray the film\u2019s infamous villain, Mother Gothel, offering a playful yet intriguing response. A Hint and High Praise Speaking with Entertainment…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4452","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4452"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4452\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4452"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}