Jennifer Lopez fuels ‘Tangled’ rumors as fans joke, ‘And who’s doing the acting?’

Rumors are circulating that Jennifer Lopez would play Mother Gothel in Disney's next live-action, Tangled. After Lopez liked multiple social media posts that alluded to her possible casting in the legendary role, the rumors grew more intense. Despite being the focus of rumors for a while, the announcement of the upcoming film was finally confirmed in December 2024. Michael Gracey is known to be the director, but most details about the project are still being kept under wraps.

Fans are speculating a lot about who might be selected to play these adored characters on screen as a result. Mother Gothel's casting has generated even more discussion than the different proposals for Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

A user commented:

"And who will do the acting?"

Although fans have proposed several candidates, it is still unclear who would be the best choice for such a significant and intricate post. Everyone seemed interested in learning who would take on the task of making this iconic character come to life as the conversations went on.

Jennifer Lopez recently aroused more rumors when she liked several postings that alluded to her possible role in the upcoming film. Fans, however, gave mixed reactions in this case. Disney has not commented anything as of yet regarding Mother Gothel's casting.

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Fans react as Jennifer Lopez sparks ‘Tangled’ rumors after liking posts about playing Mother Gothel

Netizens reacted to the rumors with disappointment with a few users doubting casting Lopez as Mother Gothel.

A user wrote:

"Mother gothel can sing tho."

Another netizen quipped:

"No thank you!"

A user commented:

"This would be THE WORST casting."

Someone expressed:

"Does she know she has to sing?"

A user wrote:

"Does this mean there will be a new ghost singer?"

A netizen commented:

"Doesn’t it require talent?"

Another user quipped:

"Pls lord let this be just a rumor."

Someone wrote:

"Easiest role for her since she has the personality of a Disney villain already."

Another user quipped:

"Going from Donna Murphy to J Lo is like the biggest downgrade in the world."

A netizen wrote:

"Maybe she’ll have better luck with successful movies by playing cartoons characters now."

Someone commented:

"Do we want her."

Another user wrote showing dissapointed to the rumours:

"Terrible news."

Social media seemed to fly into overdrive as the news broke, with people speculating about who could play the famous Mother Gothel role. It soon turned into a digital guessing game where everyone appeared to have a choice between the unexpected and the apparent. As if it were the key to flawless casting, some even began studying dramatic gazes and facial expressions.

The internet, meanwhile, couldn't help but add a little flair, with suggestions ranging from possible wig styles to enigmatic casting decisions. The entire experience resembled an unplanned acting lesson but with a larger, meme-filled stage.

Meanwhile, it appeared that Jennifer Lopez accidentally fueled the craze, making both fans and observers question if she would be sporting the classic villain's attire. The internet was ablaze with anticipation, as though the ideal casting decision was right in front of everyone. Because the hair flip is the key to playing such a part, hair tutorials and "how to look villainous" tips inundated the feeds in the meantime. Who would have guessed that a mere "like" on a post could trigger such a brilliant brainstorming frenzy on the internet?

The casting of Mother Gothel has drawn everyone's attention as the rumors persist. The frenzy on the internet demonstrates how much people care about making this legendary character come to life, regardless of whether Jennifer Lopez will play the part. The guessing game is sure to keep the internet interesting until then. There is no doubt that there will be even more discussion and excitement when the official announcement is made.

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