The Valencian Community is preparing to host one of the most ambitious film projects of the coming months: the live-action filming of TangledThe adaptation of the Disney animated classic inspired by the Rapunzel story. The production, still in pre-production, will make the region one of the team's main work centers for approximately [number of] days. eight months of recording.
The project, promoted by The Walt Disney Company, will place Alicante already the City of Light studios as the operating core, but it will also extend to other areas locations spread throughout the Valencian Community and even to various parts of Spain. Regional institutions are already identifying it as a significant opportunity to strengthen the region's role in the European audiovisual industry.
A Disney blockbuster with a Valencian touch
According to details provided by the Generalitat, the American multinational has chosen the Valencian Community as film “coordination center”This means that, beyond being just a specific location, the region will act as a logistical and production hub for a large part of the filming, both indoors and outdoors, relying primarily on City of Light in Alicante.
The announcement was made by the president of the Generalitat, Juanfran Pérez LlorcaDuring an official event in Alicante, the head of the Valencian government explained that the agreement with Disney had been finalized shortly before and described it as a “major new investment” which consolidates the recovery of major international film shoots in the area after the reopening of the studios in 2022.
In addition to the province of Alicante, the production team plans to take advantage of the variety of landscapes and environments of the Valencian CommunityAlthough the specific municipalities have not yet been officially confirmed, the Consell has indicated that There will be several locations spread throughout the autonomous territoryAnd other locations in Spain are also being considered, with names like the province of Burgos on the table.
The Catalan government frames this operation within its strategy to boost the audiovisual industry in the region, relying on the combination of large-format studios, good communications and a wide range of natural and urban landscapes that are attractive for international filming.
Main cast and creative team of the new Tangled
The live-action version of Tangled will be directed by Michael gracey, filmmaker known for titles such as The Greatest Showman o Better manThe director himself has publicly expressed his satisfaction with working in Spain, stating that the country It offers the ideal creative setting to bring the story of Rapunzel to life. with real actors.
The cast has already confirmed its main actors. Teagan Croft, known for her role in the series Titans, will be in charge of interpreting RapunzelAlongside her, Milo Manheim (Zombies) will give life to Flynn Rider, the charismatic thief who triggers the adventure when he breaks into the tower where the protagonist lives.
The main cast is completed by Kathryn Hahn, who will assume the role of Mother GothelThe antagonist of the story. The actress, well-known for her work in the Marvel universe and in long-running comedies, thus returns to embody a villain in a high-profile Disney project.
With this production, the company continues its line of live-action adaptations of animated classicsIn this case, the 2010 film is revisited, which brought to the screen a loose version of the Grimm brothers' tale and which competed at the Oscars in the category of best original song, in addition to grossing hundreds of millions of dollars at the worldwide box office.
Eight months of filming and a strong impact on the Valencian audiovisual sector
According to details provided by the president, filming will last for approximately eight months in Valencian soil...on a schedule that will formally begin once the current pre-production phase is complete. During this period, filming will combine studio sessions, especially in... City of Light, with outdoor filming in different parts of the territory.
Pérez Llorca has emphasized in several public appearances that the arrival of this Disney blockbuster will generate a “significant economic, labor and social impact” for the Valencian Community. The hiring of local technical and artistic staff is expected, in addition to associated services such as accommodation, transport, set construction, and other supplies.
The regional authorities believe that the presence of a production of this size will help to to position the region as an international benchmark in the film and television industry, which could facilitate attracting new projects in the future. The Generalitat insists that these types of filming serve as a showcase for the region and help project an image of “dynamic land of opportunities” attractive for global investments.
Meanwhile, the Consell has reiterated its commitment to support and promote the audiovisual sector and the infrastructure linked to it, positioning this area as a strategic driver from both an economic and social perspective. The consolidation of Ciudad de la Luz as a major European film studio is a central part of this roadmap.
City of Light, hub of filming and international showcase
The complex of City of LightIn Alicante, it will become the nerve center of the filming of TangledThese facilities, reactivated in 2022 after years of inactivity, have once again positioned themselves as one of the most powerful audiovisual hubs in southern Europe, with large studios and technical equipment capable of hosting high-budget productions.
This time, the studio will not only provide spaces for building sets and filming interiors, but will also function as operational and coordination base for the international Disney team based in Spain. From there, travel to other locations will be organized, and a large part of the production services will be centralized.
The choice of the Valencian Community as the headquarters for this project is interpreted as a confirmation of the recovery of the audiovisual fabric in the region and the competitiveness of its infrastructure compared to other European options. For local institutions, the alliance with a studio like Disney points to greater visibility in circuits where future filming decisions are made.
The commitment is not limited to this specific title. The Generalitat has been advocating a medium- and long-term model in which International filming is combined with local productionThis creates a stable employment base and a network of professionals specializing in film and television. In this context, the live-action adaptation of Tangled is seen as an important step in consolidating this plan.
The story of Rapunzel in live-action
The new film will once again transport audiences to the universe of Rapunzel, the princess with the eternal hair who lives isolated in a tower under the watchful eye of Mother Gothel. Flynn Rider's accidental intrusion into her hideout sets off an adventure that leads her to explore the outside world, question the version of her past she has been given, and discover who she truly is.
Although this version is directly inspired by the 2010 animated film, the live-action adaptation offers room for reimagine scenarios and nuances of history, something that could also be reflected in the selection of landscapes and towns of the Valencian Community and other regions of Spain as a backdrop.
The original story already relied on imagery of castles, dense forests, walled towns, and massive celebrations that resonate with many European locations. In this sense, the choice of Spain as one of the great natural film sets adds an extra layer to the film's aesthetic, by combining historic architecture and highly recognizable natural environments with Disney's characteristic visual language.
With an international cast, a director experienced in large-scale film musicals, and the backing of a major studio, Tangled in live action is shaping up to be one of the most outstanding blockbusters which will pass through the Valencian Community in the coming months, once again placing the region on the global map of filming locations.
The decision to film Tangled in the Valencian Community places the region in a privileged position within the European circuit of super productions, combines the reactivation of Ciudad de la Luz with the attraction of international investment and opens the door to new projects that take advantage of both the available technical resources and the diversity of landscapes and the professional talent of the local audiovisual sector.
