'Tangled': Kathryn Hahn in talks to play Mother Gothel; fans hail casting as 'PERFECT'

Kathryn Hahn may soon be switching up her tune from 'Witches' Road' to 'Mother Knows Best' with her possible casting as the Disney villain, Mother Gothel.

Kathryn Hahn in talks to play Mother Gothel

The actress, who made quite the impression with her turn as the witch Agatha Harkness in Marvel's 'Agatha All Along', is reportedly in talks to play Mother Gothel in Walt Disney Pictures’ live-action adaptation of 'Tangled', Variety has confirmed. While no deal has been finalised as yet, should Hahn land the role, she would join previously announced leads Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider.

The character of Mother Gothel is the lead antagonist in the original 2010 animated film. She plays the role of the witch who kidnaps baby Rapunzel, while secretly using her magical hair to preserve her youth.

Fans react to Mother Gothel casting buzz

News of Hahn’s possible casting sparked excitement online, with fans taking to their handles to celebrate the possible casting. One said, “I need Kathryn Hahn to be cast as Mother GOTHEL IMMEDIATELY,” while another wrote, “Kathryn Hahn's casting as Mother Gothel is literally perfect.” One fan gushed, “Girl, it's gonna be AMAZING! Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel… that woman was born for this role.” Others said, “i need to make a gif of this to show the doubters EXACTLY why kathryn hahn is perfect for the role of mother gothel because the switch from normal to absolutely sinister in this scene was insane,” and “the kathryn hahn fandom and KATHRYN HAHN FANDOM ONLY did THAT.”

Netizens fan-cast Elizabeth Olsen as Queen Arianna

Besides celebrating Hahn’s potential casting, fans of her Disney series 'Agatha All Along' also began fancasting her 'WandaVision' co-star Elizabeth Olsen as Rapunzel’s mother, Queen Arianna. One fan commented, “Kathryn Hahn is officially in talks to play Mother Gothel in the live-action of ‘TANGLED’ and I feel the need to keep manifesting this casting! Elizabeth Olsen as Queen Arianna next!”

About 'Tangled'

The live-action will be directed by Michael Gracey, known for 'The Greatest Showman', and is expected to begin production later this year. The original animated film was a major box office success, featuring voice performances by Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Brad Garrett and Donna Murphy as Mother Gothel.