Summary
Tangled, released byDisneyin 2010, proved to be one of the most popular modern animated films. It brought the classic story of Rapunzel to life in breathtaking fashion. The film was colorful, vibrant, and jam-packed with amazing songs and characters, one of which was Mother Gothel.
She was a villain who was easy to hate due to her detestable attitude and the way she manipulated Rapunzel for her own needs.
Mother Gothel had a catchy song, and her overall plot and the desperate nature of her character worked perfectly in the movie. A great Disney film needs a great villain, and she ticked that box, with some people wishing they saw even more of her throughoutTangled. But thatopportunity could be on the horizon.
According to industry insiderDaniel Richtman, Disney is currently considering creating a Mother Gothel film. It’s currently not clear whether or not that would be an animated movie, focusing on the same look that was created forTangled, or whether it would be a live-action. That issomething Disney has focused ona lot in recent years with mixed success in terms of quality and critical response, but the company is showcasing no signs of slowing down in that aspect.
It has been confirmed that Disney isdeveloping a live-actionTangledmovie, so the company is very much invested in creating more content from this world. That could open the opportunity for a Mother Gothel movie to be created around the same time, potentially spinning off theTangledlive-action to build on the momentum. Disney could use the same actress in that role then and place a heavier focus on her inTangledto develop the character more in a bid to build interest in her own film.
Disney creating a movie purely focused on a villain could be considered a risk, given they don’t have the same fanbase as a hero. However, asMaleficentproved, it hasn’t stopped the company in the past. The Angelina Jolie-led film performed well at the box office. It allowed the classic story ofSleeping Beautyto be told only through new eyes, whichallowedMaleficentto become an anti-heroin many ways, completely changing how people viewed the character. That project did so well that Disney created a sequel, proving that there is interest in spin-off movies based on villains. The key factor will be making an engaging and interesting story that people could be hooked by.
Considering that nothing has been confirmed at this stage, a potential Mother Gothel movie is very much in the rumor category right now. Disney exploring different characters like this is certainly an interesting idea, but witha live-actionTangledfilm already in the works, the concentration could be on showcasing Mother Gothel in that one and determining if there’s a genuine interest in pursuing her as a character. She’s not quite as iconic asMaleficent. Therefore, it’s not as big of a guaranteed hit, but taking risks is something Disney is notorious for, and they typically pay off.
Disney
Disney is a conglomerate and media company that owns a variety of television stations like ABC, Disney Channel, and Disney XD. They are also owners of the Marvel and Star Wars franchises and own the ever-popular Disney theme parks found all around the world.
