"We wanted Taylor but okay" — Internet reacts as Sabrina Carpenter is rumored to play Rapunzel in the live-action Tangled

Rumors are swirling that Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter may be in the books to play Rapunzel in the live-action film Tangled, and the internet is already riddled with opinions.

Disney has already confirmed that the remake of the 2010 film is forthcoming, and is slated to be directed by Michael Gracey. As for the script, it will reportedly be spearheaded by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, renowned for her work on Do Revenge and Thor: Love and Thunder.

Specifics about the official casting remain under wraps, though Sabrina Carpenter's name has emerged as a strong contender for the lead role. Some users are expressing their excitement over the same, though others present a dissenting voice. Check out what this one user had to say:

"we wanted taylor but okay."

Even more chimed in:

"Guys, wdym? Anna Sophia Robb is the literal live version of Repunzel," one user asserted.

"OMFG i need this right now!!!!! Sabrina Carpenter as Rapunzel is what I’m talking about - THE perfect casting for the female lead in the live action Tangled movie," someone else opined.

"Wow, they're actually going with someone who looks like the animated character instead of a diversity hire. Nature is healing," another quipped.

"Craaaaazy I literally watched Tangled YESTERDAY and was thinking ahhhh Sabrina Carpenter would suit this so well!" yet another echoed.

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"AHHHHHHHHH SHE IS LITERALLY PERFECT FOR THIS!!!!!!" someone exclaimed.

"I like Sabrina but can we stop casting what fans want..this is why the last few Disney live action movies have not been it," another chimed in.

"She has the look, she has the acting skills, she has the singing chops, she has the name value, she has the likeness, if you don't think she should play Reponzole then... drink some hateration idk," a third person contended.

"Another person who already has success being given opportunity. “A dream is a wish your heart makes” was what Disney raised us believing and yet you pick people who are already doing well. It’s very sad," one more added.

Reactions online were visibly varied, with some calling for fresh talent and others for actresses other than Sabrina Carpenter. Scores did, however, express excitement at the idea of the Please Please Please singer bagging the lead role, once voiced by Mandy Moore.

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All we know about the upcoming film as Rapunzel voice actor Mandy Moore says Sabrina Carpenter may be the perfect fit

What The Buzz has reported that in a past interview with Bustle, Mandy Moore herself has called for Sabrina Carpenter to act as her successor for the role, noting that

“I could see her with 50 feet of hair or something. She looks like a Disney princess in real life.”

She also expressed an interest in returning for the film, though this time around it would be for a villainous role like Mother Gothel:

"Maybe I could be Rapunzel’s mom. Let’s have a real mother-daughter duet and have someone write an original song so we can talk about our differences and how hard it is to be a young person in this world.”

As for who will be playing the role of Flynn Rider, Rapunzel's love interest, Taylor Zakhar Perez has been a major fan cast contender. He only stirred the pot more when he took to social media to share that Carpenter had contacted him after seeing the chatter online about the two. In the past, the Red, White, and Royal Blue actor has also expressed an interest in holding a role in Tangled.

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At the time of writing, no other details are known, such as when filming will begin, who will play what, and the release date.