Disney is currently filming a live-action adaptation of the animated film "Tangled" in a town in Spain [1].
The production continues a broader corporate strategy by Disney to adapt its library of animated classics into live-action theatrical releases [1, 2]. This trend seeks to modernize legacy stories for new audiences while leveraging established intellectual property.
The cast features Teagan Croft in the role of Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as the male lead [1, 3]. Kathryn Hahn has been cast as the antagonist, Mother Gothel [2].
Production has taken place in a Spanish town that crews transformed into a fairy-tale set to recreate the film's aesthetic [1]. Set photos from the location have provided an initial look at the production, including the scale of Rapunzel's hair and the appearance of Flynn Rider [3].
Disney has not released a specific premiere date for the film. The project follows a series of similar remakes that have transitioned 2D and 3D animated narratives into physical sets and live performances [1, 2].
“Disney is filming a live-action version of Tangled in a Spanish town.”
This production signals Disney's continued reliance on 'safe' intellectual property to drive box office returns. By converting successful animated hits into live-action features, the studio minimizes financial risk through built-in brand recognition and nostalgic appeal across multiple generations.
