“Tangled,” which is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, “Rapunzel,” was already in active development with the director of “The Greatest Showman,” Michael Gracey, lined up to take on the project.

Disney is developing a live-action remake of Tangled, following the success of Snow White. Singer Sabrina Carpenter may play Rapunzel, competing with Florence Pugh for the lead role. Carpenter's ...