Fans of Selena Gomez have shared mixed reactions to the recent rumors about her fiancé, Benny Blanco, potentially being cast as Flynn Rider in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Tangled. The 36-year-old songwriter has been rumored to play the heartthrob originally voiced by Zachary Levi in the 2010 animated classic.
The buzz began in December when Variety confirmed that a live-action adaptation of Tangled was in development, with Michael Gracey expected to direct. Ever since, speculation about the cast has been circulating, particularly regarding who would fill the shoes of Flynn Rider and Rapunzel.
This week, new rumors surfaced suggesting Benny Blanco could take on the role of the iconic thief, Flynn Rider. However, fans were quick to express their disapproval on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). One user wrote, “Don’t ruin this movie for me,” while another pointed out that Benny and Flynn look nothing alike, making the casting choice seem ill-fitting.
“Guess we’re getting a musical number with autotune in the tower!” another fan sarcastically remarked.
Fans have been vocal in suggesting other actors they feel would be better suited for the roles. Many have advocated for Girl Meets World star Sabrina Carpenter to play Rapunzel, while others have pushed for Avan Jogia or Milo Manheim to portray Flynn Rider. Additionally, fans have suggested Kathryn Hahn for the role of the villainous Mother Gothel.
Names like Zayn Malik and Taylor Zakhar Perez have also been floated as potential candidates for Flynn Rider, with fans continuing to voice their casting preferences for the live-action film.
