Kathryn Hahn Confirms Our Disney Fan-Casting Dreams Are Becoming Reality
Fans of Disney have a lot to be excited about as casting continues for the upcoming live-action Tangled movie. Teagan Croft has been confirmed to play Rapunzel, and Milo Manheim will take on the role of Flynn Ryder. Kathryn Hahn also confirmed today that she is playing Mother Gothel, a role fans find her perfect for.
You want her to be the bad guy? FINE. Kathryn Hahn is Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action Tangled. pic.twitter.com/h9TmJwkPzc
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) March 10, 2026
Hahn is widely loved for her role as Agatha Harkness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She first appeared in the Disney+ series WandaVision and then starred in the spin-off Agatha All Along. Her performance as Agatha was both charming and villainous, showing off her ability to play a cunning and captivating character.
Fans have pointed out that Hahn’s work as Agatha makes her a natural fit for Mother Gothel.
The film is expected to hit theaters in 2027. Kathryn Hahn will bring the right mix of charm and menace to Mother Gothel. Her Agatha performance proves she can handle a character who is both captivating and threatening. Do you think she’s the perfect choice? Share your thoughts in the comments.