Disney/Buena Vista(LOS ANGELES) — Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi are back in the upcoming Tangled animated series that was announced Wednesday. The two actors, who voiced leading roles in the 2010 hit movie, will be back as Rapunzel and Eugene, according to the Disney Channel.
Moore tweeted: “Very excited for new adventures AND music! Ready to jump back in, @ZacharyLevi?”
Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide, added in a statement, “The genius of the original movie was its seamless blending of cinematic adventure, character-driven comedy and touching emotion. And we are fortunate to have several of the creative talent from that movie on board with this new production.”
The series, which will premiere in 2017, will be set between the 2010 movie and the 2012 short film, Tangled Ever After.
“The animated series unfolds as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona. Her irrepressible spirit and natural curiosity about the world drives her to the realization that there is so much more she needs to learn before she can truly accept her royal destiny. She boldly puts her crown and impending marriage on hold to seek out epic adventures,” the press release stated.
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