Rapunzel

The Black Widow star has reportedly walked away from playing Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action remake, choosing instead to take on mysterious roles in two major upcoming franchises that could redefine her career.

The Stranger Things star has reportedly dropped out of consideration for the live-action Rapunzel role, with new frontrunners emerging in Disney's casting search.

Disney's long-awaited remake of its animated classic appears to be moving forward, with several popular young stars reportedly under consideration for the iconic main character. As the studio narrows down its choices, one fan-favorite seems to be out of the picture entirely.