Disney's Live-Action Tangled Adds Diego Luna
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Diego Luna's casting in Disney's live-action 'Tangled' reflects a broader strategy of leveraging established talent from successful franchises to bolster new adaptations, particularly as streaming competition intensifies.
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- Diego Luna joins Disney’s live‑action Tangled cast, expanding his Disney collaborations after starring in Star Wars series Andor.
- Michael Gracey will direct the film, with a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Michael Montemayor, and production slated for June in Spain.
- Teagan Croft leads as Rapunzel alongside Milo Manheim’s Flynn Rider, while Kathryn Hahn is cast as Mother Gothel.
- Disney schedules Tangled production for June in Spain, a strategic move as Netflix’s shares fell 9‑10% after earnings.
- Cannes will premiere Luna’s directorial debut “Ashes” on May 13, highlighting his rising profile as Disney prepares Tangled.
Why it matters: Disney gains fresh star power and a new franchise entry, while Netflix loses a competitive edge as its stock slipped 9‑10%; the film’s June launch will boost Disney+ subscriptions and box‑office returns.
