Kathryn Hahn is in talks to play the villain Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live-action 'Tangled' film, joining Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, with the project set to be directed by Michael Gracey and produced by Kristin Burr.
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Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn reflect on their friendship, their iconic roles in 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' and their current projects, sharing insights on acting, personal touchstones, and embracing fearlessness in their careers.
Kathryn Hahn discusses feeling more powerful in her career now than in her twenties, attributing this to having more control and say in her roles. She reflects on personal life transitions, including her son's growth and her own experience with menopause, which she describes as unexpectedly challenging but empowering. Hahn's current role in the Marvel series 'Agatha All Along' is seen as an affirmation of her power and complexity as an actress over 40, challenging Hollywood's typical perceptions of aging women.
Marvel Studios releases a behind-the-scenes preview of the upcoming Disney+ spinoff series, Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, featuring Kathryn Hahn reprising her role as Agatha Harkness. The series will explore Agatha's character in depth and follow her quest to regain her powers with the help of unexpected allies. The first episode will see Agatha breaking free from a spell and discovering her powerlessness. The spinoff will also star Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, and Ali Ahn.
Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of "Hotel Transylvania" and "Star Wars: Clone Wars," has announced the voice cast and a first-look image for his upcoming R-rated animation, "Fixed." The film is an adult comedy about a dog named Bull who discovers he's going to be neutered in the morning and needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends. The voice cast includes Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Bobby Moynihan, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, River Gallo, and Michelle Buteau. The film celebrates the glories of 2D hand-drawn animation and has attracted animators who never thought they would be able to get.
Patti LuPone revealed on The View that she will play Lilia Calderu, a 450-year-old Sicilian witch with divination powers and a trial of tarot, in the upcoming Disney+ series Agatha: Coven of Chaos. The show will follow Kathryn Hahn's witch Agatha Harkness and also feature Aubrey Plaza and Joe Locke. LuPone stated that she didn't know anything about the Marvel world before joining the show and anticipated a 2024 release date.
Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things, an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's essay collection, features Kathryn Hahn as a woman in a failing marriage who finds solace in writing an advice column. The show's roots lead back to the Wild days, with Reese Witherspoon and Strayed discussing a Tiny Beautiful Things adaptation that never got off the ground. The show's material will push viewers to think about themselves and their mothers, and Hahn's meditations open and close most every episode.
Merritt Wever, who plays Frankie in Hulu's limited series "Tiny Beautiful Things," discusses working with Kathryn Hahn and Sarah Pidgeon, and the challenges of portraying a character in flashbacks. Wever admits to feeling overwhelmed by the love and energy Hahn brought to their scenes together, particularly in the emotional finale. She also reveals that she used Cheryl Strayed's memoir "Wild" as a resource to understand her character, Frankie, who is based on Strayed's own mother.
Kathryn Hahn discusses her role as Clare in the Hulu limited series "Tiny Beautiful Things," her newfound ability to be picky with roles, and her desire to direct. Hahn relates to her character's struggles and the importance of being true to oneself. She also expresses interest in exploring different genres, including horror, and working with young theater artists. All episodes of "Tiny Beautiful Things" are now available to stream on Hulu.
Hulu's limited series "Tiny Beautiful Things" follows Clare Pierce, played by Kathryn Hahn, as she takes over the Dear Sugar advice column. The premiere episode depicts Clare's life falling apart as she deals with personal, professional, and familial issues. Flashbacks reveal her past turmoil, including her mother's cancer diagnosis. Despite her own struggles, Clare encourages a Dear Sugar reader to appreciate life's tiny, beautiful things.
Actress Kathryn Hahn, 49, discusses her newfound confidence and embracing messy roles in Hollywood. She stars in the upcoming "Agatha: Coven of Chaos" on Disney+ and leads Hulu's "Tiny Beautiful Things." Hahn's career began in her late 20s and early roles included "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Crossing Jordan." She's admired for her commitment to embracing interesting characters and making smart choices when it comes to indie projects. Hahn says she isn't looking for any roles in particular and is interested in the complexity of characters.
Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things, based on Cheryl Strayed's collection of essays, is a poignant and emotional drama that follows the story of Clare (Kathryn Hahn) as she regresses into her past and takes on an advice column. The show's unique brand of empathy appreciates its characters for who they were and who they are now. The series is a tearjerker that is rooted in the details of life and is capable of provoking full-on ugly cries.
Kathryn Hahn stars in the new Hulu series "Tiny Beautiful Things," based on the book by Cheryl Strayed. Hahn plays a fictional version of Strayed, who rose to fame as an advice columnist by blending memoir and advice. The show follows Hahn's character, Clare Pierce, as she navigates her own messy life while offering guidance to others. While the show is lighter and more nimble than its synopsis suggests, the source material can feel out of place in its own adaptation.