Summary
Tangledstar Zachary Levi shares his suggestion forwho he would like to see play a live-action version of Flynn Rider, who he voiced in the animated film. Between the recent live-action remakes of many classic Disney films and the upcoming live-action adaptation ofMoana, there has been increasing interest in seeing the popularTangledreceive the same treatment. This includesfan casting for a live-actionTangled, with many popular choices to play Flynn, Rapunzel, and Mother Gothel.
While speaking withEntertainment Tonight, Levi was asked who he would like to see as the live-action Flynn andsuggested Timothée Chalamet for the role. Levi admitted that he is not familiar with many of the current young actors who might be well-suited to playing Flynn, but acknowledges Chalamet’s current and ongoing success. Levi also discussed why, despite voicing Flynn inTangled, he is no longer an ideal fit to bring the character into live-action. Read Levi’s comments below:
I mean, he’s already getting every other job but probably Timothée Chalamet? Unfortunately I feel like I’m a little old – and that I don’t know all of the younger actors that could be that guy.
Would Timothée Chalamet Be A Good Live-Action Flynn Rider?
He Is Already A Popular Flynn Rider Fancast
Chalamet would likely make a great live-action Flynn and his casting would generate even more excitement for the film.
Levi is not alone in thinking that Chalamet would be a good choice to play a live-action Flynn, with the young actor being among some of the most popular fan casting selections. In two of his most recent high-profile roles alone, Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides, he demonstrated his impressive acting range, which only becomes more extensive when including his performances inDon’t Look Up,Little Women,Call Me by Your Name, and other projects throughout his career.Chalamet’s range proves he has the charisma, not to mention the look, needed to play Flynn.
Chalamet’sDunecharacterand some other individuals he plays tend to be more serious, buthisWonkarole is arguably the best showcase for Flynn. While his iteration of Wonka is more naive than Flynn is, the young chocolatier is also energetic, charming, resourceful, and convincing, all traits that Flynn exhibits. Just as Chalamet would not be the first character to ever play Flynn, he was not the first to play Wonka, but he managed to put his own spin on the character while still retaining many of the core traits.
Wonka’s Box Office Confirms Timothée Chalamet Is A True Movie Star Now
Timothee Chalamet has had an impressive career since he began in 2014, however, Wonka’s success has confirmed that the actor is a true movie star.
Following the positive reception and enormous box office success ofWonkaandDune: Part Two, Chalamet has many options about what to pursue next, and production has already wrapped on one of his next projects,A Complete Unknown, in which he plays Bob Dylan.Chalamet would likely make a great live-action Flynnand his casting would generate even more excitement for the film. Alive-actionTangledstill needs to be greenlit, but Chalamet would definitely be able to help make it a reality.
Tangled
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An adaptation of the fairytale of Rapunzel, Disney’s Tangled follows the long-haired princess as she journeys to discover her real identity. Kidnapped as a child by the evil Mother Gothel in order to exploit the healing properties of her magical hair, Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) has lived her whole life isolated in a tower. A chance encounter with a smooth-talking fugitive called Flynn Ryder (Zachary Levi) sees Rapunzel venture out into the dangerous world to find the kingdom of Corona and unlock the secrets of her past.
