The voice behind Mother Gothel, legendary star and singer Donna Murphy, has finally shared her thoughts on Kathryn Hahn taking over the iconic role. Disney is gearing up for the live-action adaptation of its beloved animated movie, Tangled. From Rapunzel’s awe-inspiring long hair to the film’s magical elements, fans and celebrities alike are excited about the upcoming adaptation.

There is also plenty of curiosity surrounding which talented actors will bring the beloved characters to life. A few months ago, Hahn was announced as the actress set to portray Mother Gothel in the live-action adaptation. And it seems Murphy shares the excitement of fans as she weighs in on the casting choice.

Donna Murphy lent her voice to Mother Gothel in the animated film Tangled. Now that the role has been handed over to Kathryn Hahn for the live-action adaptation. And the actress is thrilled about the casting choice, as she shared in an interview with People.

“And when she got the gig ... well, I saw her shortly before it was official, and then I was thrilled to be able to congratulate her. She’s a rockstar. She’s going to k*** it," she said.

Disney first reported that the live-action adaptation of Tangled was in development in 2024. Later, in March 2026, Kathryn Hahn was announced as the actress set to portray Mother Gothel in the musical film. When Murphy was asked in her conversation with People whether she had any advice for Hahn, she was quick to point out that the Bad Moms actress did not need any suggestions. 

“She doesn’t need any advice,” she said. “She was sort of doing the ‘I am not worthy’ [thing], and I was like, ‘Don’t even kid yourself, woman.”

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While fans are excited to see Hahn take on the role, the actress has further fueled the hype by sharing details about her work and preparation for the character.

Speaking to People, Kathryn Hahn revealed that landing a role in a musical came as a huge surprise at this stage of her career. However, it seems to be a pleasant one, as the actress shared that her rehearsals, singing, and dancing for the role were fun. She also added that she has been working on bringing more grace to her movements to better play the character.

“Grace — natural grace — and agility don’t come very easily. So that’s been a real fun thing to figure out,” she said.

Apart from Hahn, Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will join the cast as Rapunzel, the princess trapped in a tower, and Flynn Rider, the charming thief, respectively. Elliot Cowan, Diego Luna, Hugo McPherson, and Patrick McPherson are also expected to be part of the cast. The movie is scheduled for release in 2028.

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