Jennifer Lopez Fuels Mother Gothel Casting Rumors for Disney’s Live-Action Tangled—Here’s What We Know

There is growing speculation that Jennifer Lopez might star as Mother Gothel in Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Tangled.” The rumors started to circulate after Lopez liked some social media posts suggesting her involvement in the role.

Mother Gothel is the main antagonist in the 2010 Disney animated film “Tangled.” Manipulative and vain, she is a very important character in Rapunzel’s story. The possibility of Lopez playing the role has brought mixed reactions among fans, with some thinking that she would bring something special to the character, while others are arguing about how such casting would work.

So far, Disney has not commented on this casting for its live-action adaptation of “Tangled.” Since the biopic “Unstoppable,” she played Judy Robles and received huge critical acclaim which showcased her facets as an actor.

It is the latest move in Disney’s wide-ranging effort to remake all of its classic animated films into live-action versions. Though the project is said to be in the works, nothing has been revealed yet as to the cast or a production timeline.

With no confirmation yet from the company, the possible portrayal of Mother Gothel by Jennifer Lopez remains one of the most discussed topics among fans and the media.