Disney is rumored to be considering Baz Luhrmann, director of Elvis, as director of a live-action remake of Tangled Tower. Rumors about the casting were already circulating: Florence Pugh was chosen for the lead role of Rapunzel.
Live action about Rapunzel: Disney bets on Baz Luhrmann
According to film news reporter Daniel Richtman, Disney is considering Luhrmann to direct. However, neither Disney, Pugh, Luhrmann, nor anyone else involved in this rumor has yet been confirmed or denied. Despite no official confirmation, the rumor has spread on social media as many people are intrigued by Luhrmann’s idea to make a Disney movie.
Baz Luhrmann recently hit the big time with the Elvis Presley biopic Elvis, starring Austin Butler. Considering his previous hits such as “Ballroom”, “Romeo + Juliet”, “Moulin Rouge!” and the 2013 remake of The Great Gatsby, curiosity arises as to how his unique style could fit into a reimagining of the Disney classic.
Zachary Levy, the actor who voiced Flynn Ryder in the original animated version of The Tangled Tower, has commented on the rumors surrounding the game’s remake. She faced speculation that Florence Pugh might be cast as Rapunzel and jokingly expressed interest in reprising her role alongside her, given that her real last name is also Pugh.
An official release date for Disney’s live-action film Rapunzel: Tangled has yet to be announced, but the original animated version is available to stream on Disney+.