‘Tangled’ TV Series Coming To Disney Channel In 2017
Rapunzel is climbing back down to the small screen. ATangledTV series is coming to Disney Channel in 2017, withMandy MooreandZachary Leviset to reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene (a.k.a. Flynn Rider). Get all the details on theTangledTV series after the jump.
Varietyreports theTangledTV series will take place in between the events of the original 2010 film, and the 2012 sequel shortTangled Ever After. The latter debuted in theaters with the 3D re-release ofBeauty and the Beastin January 2012, and then made its way to the Disney Channel in March 2012 with the TV premiere ofThe Princess and the Frog.
In the newTangledTV series, Rapunzel has just discovered her true identity, and is getting reacquainted with her family and her royal position. Realizing that she has much to learn before she can take her rightful place as the princess of Corona, she goes against her father’s wishes and sets aside her wedding and her crown.
Instead, Rapunzel embarks on some new adventures. Eugene comes along for the ride, as do Pascal (the chameleon), Maximus (the horse), the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs, and a new character named Cassandra, described as “a tough-as-nails handmaiden.”
Alan MenkenandGlenn Slater, who wrote the music and lyrics, respectively, forTangled, will reunite for the show.Chris Sonnenburg(Enchanted) andShane Prigmore(The Lego Movie) are developing theTangledTV series, which is being produced by Disney Television Animation.
SaidGary Marsh, president and CCO of Disney Channels Worldwide:
The genius of the original movie was its seamless blending of cinematic adventure, character-driven comedy and touching emotion. With the addition of Chris and Shane as executive producers, we have the perfect team in place to create a series worthy of the original film.
The originalTangledwas a big hit, raking in $591 million worldwide. It also won a Grammy nomination and earned an Oscar nomination for the song “I See the Light.” According to Disney, Rapunzel has become one of the top-selling princesses at the Disney Store. Earlier this spring, Disney announced plans to keep the franchise going witha stage musicalto debut on Disney Cruises in November.
Both Levi and Moore are coming off of other TV roles. He stars in the upcoming NBC limited seriesHeroes Reborn, while she had a recurring role on ABC’s now-cancelled dramaRed Band Society.
