finally found the protagonists of the live-action?

Disney is entering the final casting phase for the remake live-action Of Rapunzel – The Twist of the Towerand the names of the actors who would have auditioned to play the protagonists of the new flesh-and-blood version of the 2010 animated classic.

According to the latest rumours, several well-known faces from the small and big screen have been called to test for the role of Rapunzel. Among these are Sarah Catherine Hookrecently appreciated in the third season of The White Lotus, Olivia-Mai Barrettseen in the Apple TV+ series Invasione Teagan Croftwho audiences know best for her role as Raven in Titans. He would also be in the running Freya Skyefresh from his film debut in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. At first the name of was also circulated Lola Tungprotagonist of Summer in your eyeswho however did not take the audition, probably due to production commitments.

With regard to Flynn Riderthe iconic thief with the dazzling smile who accompanies Rapunzel on her adventure, names that have emerged include Charlie Gillespie, Gilli Jones e Milo Manheimthe latter already linked to the Disney universe thanks to the saga Zombies. At the moment there are no official confirmations, but the fact that multiple actors have carried out tests suggests that casting has entered an advanced stage.

Alongside the real auditions, numerous hypotheses born from the fandom continue to circulate. For the role of Rapunzel, in recent months fans have often expressed their sympathy for names like McKenna Grace, Sadie Sink, Florence Pugh e Isabel May. The wave of enthusiasm towards Sabrina Carpenteraccompanied by photomontages and amateur trailers that suggested her incredible resemblance to the princess with the very long golden braid. According to some unconfirmed rumours, the pop star would have had a preliminary meeting with Disney, but without arriving at concrete involvement in the project.

Surprisingly, too Gigi Hadid revealed that he auditioned for Rapunzel. In an interview, the model said she was satisfied with her performance, emphasizing in particular the singing part, while admitting that she was aware that the production would probably favor a performer with solid musical experience.

On the front of Mother Gothelthe controversial villain who locks Rapunzel in the tower, in recent months there had been talk of a possible involvement of Scarlett Johansson. The actress had fueled the rumors with some enigmatic statements, expressing enthusiasm for the idea of ​​working with the director Michael Graceybut according to the most recent information it is no longer linked to the project. However, there are still numerous names suggested by fans, including Donna Murphywho voiced Gothel in the animated film, Kathryn Hahn, Anne Hathaway, Tracee Ellis Ross, Idina Menzel e Cher.

Waiting for an official announcement from Disney, the remake of Rapunzel it therefore seems to have overcome one of the most delicate phases, that of casting of key characters. The feeling is that the production is ever closer to revealing the faces that will take up the legacy of one of the most beloved titles in the recent animated catalog of the house of Mickey Mouse.

Fonte: The Hollywood Reporter

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