In case you missed it, Disney is already planning a live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel. Although it is still unclear whether the new film will be a remake of the animated flick Tangled, one actor is already interested in playing the male lead. The Punisher star Ben Barnes has just admitted that he wants to portray the legendary Eugene Fitzherbert aka Flynn Rider.
Barnes recently retweeted a fan's post which suggested that he should be cast in the Tangled remake. Take a look at his caption below.
"I am so up for this @DisneyStudios ...even down to the little chin beard!" Barnes wrote before adding the hashtag #Tangled.
Not surprisingly, Barnes' followers were thrilled with the idea and have started tweeting out more pleas to Disney to cast the Gold Digger star as the swashbuckling hero. For now, the House of Mouse hasn't confirmed the casting for the Rapunzel movie. However, we're waiting on some good news for Barnes.
It was previously reported that Disney has called on Ashleigh Powell (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms) to work on the screenplay for the Rapunzel film. However, it was not confirmed whether the new movie will adapt the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale or if it will be a remake of Tangled. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.
Barnes is currently working on the series adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's fantasy novel Shadow and Bone where he will portray The Darkling.
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