Kathryn Hahn is more than willing to portray the popular Disney villain Mother Gothel, who first appeared in the 2010 movie Tangled. Hahn is currently making headlines for her turn as the witch Agatha in the Marvel series Agatha All Along, which has earned a huge deal of critical and commercial success.
Hahn has now expressed her interest in bringing the character of the cunning and theatrical Mother Gothel to life in a live-action adaptation of the movie, should it ever happen. It would be interesting to see the actress take up that role although there is no telling when it will happen.
Kathryn Hahn claims she would love to play Mother Gothel in a live-action adaptation of Tangled
Kathryn Hahn began acting professionally in the late 1990s. She had supporting roles in the romantic comedies How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Holiday, and A Lot like Love. She did many other supporting roles before she landed her first leading role in the comedy-drama film Afternoon Delight, which turned out to be her breakthrough in Hollywood.
While Hahn continued to work in movies and shows, she did not gain international recognition until she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ show WandaVision. Her character got a spinoff show and it worked wonders in her favor. It would be fair to say that she reached new levels of stardom overnight.
Impressed with her portrayal of Agatha, fans on X began campaigning for her to play the role of Mother Gothel.
Recently, Entertainment Tonight‘s Denny Directo told Hahn about this fan-casting during the Golden Globes First-Time Nominee Luncheon in Beverly Hills. The actress was flattered to learn about this and expressed her excitement, saying: “I mean I’m really good at karaoke.”
Hahn also said she was shocked to learn that Agatha All Along was not submitted to the limited series category. She is nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. For the longest time, people assumed that it was a limited series, so it came as a surprise to many, including Hahn herself, by the looks of it.
Kathryn Hahn is not eager to say goodbye to her role as Agatha Harkness any time soon
The Mrs. Fletcher actress got her first Golden Globe nomination at 51 despite how long she has been in the industry. Her performance as Agatha in the Marvel series has won millions of hearts, so it seems only fair that the studio renews it for a second season. After all, she has earned the superhero franchise recognition from a major award show in the acting category.
In a recent interview with Deadline, she reflected on the fact that the show’s finale was the perfect farewell to the characters’ arc. However, she is also very keen to return as Agatha.
I think I meant that we were very satisfied by the way that Agatha All Along ended the arc of that story being told there. I think everyone would be thrilled to come back, of course, in any capacity. It was a very life-altering, deep experience in Atlanta, Georgia, with just this very small cast on the soundstage, day after day after day.
While this is not necessarily a confirmation that a second season is in production, it might only be a matter of time before it is officially announced. Hopefully, the wait will not be too long for the fans.
Frequently asked questions
Has a live-action Tangled movie with Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel been confirmed?
No. There is no confirmed live-action Tangled adaptation, and Kathryn Hahn has not been cast in any such project. Her comments were a casual, enthusiastic reaction to fan-casting, not an announcement. The article notes there is no telling when a live-action Tangled might happen.
Why are fans campaigning for Kathryn Hahn to play Mother Gothel?
Fans on X began pushing for the casting after Hahn’s acclaimed turn as the witch Agatha Harkness in the Marvel series Agatha All Along. They see her flair for cunning, theatrical villains as a natural fit for Mother Gothel, the manipulative antagonist who first appeared in Disney’s 2010 animated film Tangled.
Who is Mother Gothel and what did Kathryn Hahn say about the role?
Mother Gothel is the vain, scheming villain of Disney’s 2010 animated movie Tangled, who keeps Rapunzel locked away to exploit her magical hair. When Entertainment Tonight raised the fan-casting at a Golden Globes luncheon, Hahn was flattered and jokingly pointed to her singing, saying she is really good at karaoke.
