What if Timothée Chalamet played Flynn Rider in the live-action Tangled?

The suggestion doesn’t come from the fans, but from Zachary Levi, who dubs him in the original version!

Among the great Disney classics appreciated by the public, the story of a young woman with very, very, very long hair and dreams of adventure easily ranks in the top. With these songs that we love to hum, Rapunzel, released in 2010, is now one of the fan favorite animated films. And while Disney has plans to adapt a good portion of these works into live-action, Rapunzel would be included in the list.

Nothing concrete has been announced by the studios. So for now, fans are feeding on rumors and statements, and are full of proposals to suggest their dream casting. In the shoes of the heroine, Florence Pugh is the one that stands out the most – especially since in 2023, Disney would have started negotiations with the actress, according to Disinder.

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But who will play Flynn Rider? The tender-hearted thief, the missing princess’s companion on the road and in life, dubbed in French by Romain Duris? In the midst of promoting his next film, Harold and the Magic Pencil, Zachary Levi, the original voice of this character, suggested to Entertainment Tonight the name of Timothée Chalamet.

“I’m so proud of this film and I’m very grateful to have been a part of this project, I’ve always dreamed of being part of a Disney animated musical film. (…) He already has all the roles, but, I would say maybe Timothée Chalamet.”

He also added that he would be up for a cameo in this live-action alongside Mandy Moore who voices Rapunzel in English. They could, according to him, play the parents of this new princess, for example?

So Timothée Chalamet as Flynn Rider, do we say yes, or do we disagree? Following the actor’s comments, on social networks, many Internet users are categorically opposed to it. If he can convince in the role of Bob Dylan, as a scoundrel, not really?

But then who could embody him in the flesh? Just as fans are unanimous on the choice of Florence Pugh to play Flynn Rider, they swear by only two actors: Ben Barnes (Shadow & Bone), And Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon).

So, a word to the wise, because Flynn Rider – or his real name is Eugene Fitzherbert – is not a character like the others. If he is so loved by the spectators and especially by the female gender, it is because he is a fictional representation of an ideal man. To create him, the directors of Tangled, Nathan Greno and Byron Howard gathered all their collaborators and asked them to give a description of what the perfect man would be for them – both physically and psychologically. After mixing Hugh Jackman, Gene Kelly, Brad Pitt and others, the result is there. The anecdote is also transcribed in video.

It’s no wonder fans are hoping the actor cast will live up to their expectations. For now, the live-action Rapunzel is still in the pipeline. Enough time for Disney to make the right choice.