In recent years, we've seen Florence Pugh cement herself as a powerhouse talent, whether it’s in movies like Midsommar and Oppenheimer or as the MCU’s Yelena Belova in Black Widow and Hawkeye.
Is it possible the British actress will next lend her talents to a Disney Princess?
According to intel shared by social media scooper @MyTimeToShineH and a number of other sources (via Toonado.com), Pugh is currently Disney’s top pick to bring Rapunzel to life in its live-action Tangled remake. The physical resemblance is oddly uncanny and the 27-year-old definitely has the right dramatic and comedic stylings to do this character justice on screen.
Released in 2010, the original animated adventure's popularity has only grown in the years which have followed, with Rapunzel now one of Disney's most beloved and iconic Princesses.
Tangled grossed just shy of $600 million at the worldwide box office upon release and starred Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, and Donna Murphy.
Moore played Rapunzel but the ship has likely sailed on her and Levi getting to reunite on screen as the characters they first played well over a decade ago. Pugh will need to bring a lot to the table if she hopes to top her predecessor’s performance (particularly when it comes to some of the character's memorable songs) but we’re sure she’ll give it her all should this role eventually head the Thunderbolts star’s way.
Disney has yet to officially announce plans for Tangled, so you’re best off not getting too excited just yet.
Still, if Pugh does land the role, we'll be very interested to see who ends up starring opposite her as Flynn Rider. It won't be easy for any actor to hold their own opposite a talent this big, though we're sure Disney must have at least a few names in mind.
Sadly, we don't anticipate any solid updates until after the WGA and SAF-AFTRA strikes conclude (which requires studios to treat writers and actors in a far more respectful manner).
Stay tuned to Toonado.com for the latest Disney updates.
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