Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Remake Casts Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel

Disney has confirmed that Kathryn Hahn will be playing Mother Gothel in the upcoming live-action remake of Tangled. Hahn is well-known for her role as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision and its spin-off, Agatha All Along, as well as appearances in shows like Parks and Recreation and Mrs. Fletcher, and films such as Step Brothers and Bad Moms. Rumors about her casting began circulating in January 2026, and Disney officially announced the news with a video of Hahn wearing a Mother Gothel t-shirt, accompanied by the message, “You want her to be the bad guy? FINE. Kathryn Hahn is Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action Tangled.” You can watch the video below.






