Ben Stiller Reflects on Cutting Daughter from 2013 Film Ben Stiller, the actor and filmmaker, has spoken openly about a career decision he now considers his worst. The incident occurred during the production of his 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, in which he cast his daughter, Ella Olivia Stiller, as the younger version of his character’s sister, Odessa, played by Kathryn Hahn. However, when the film was released, Ella’s scenes were omitted entirely. In a 2025 documentary titled Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, which explores his relationship with his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Ben Stiller admitted to cutting his daughter from the movie. During a conversation with Ella, he stated, “I cut you out of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It’s probably the worst decision I ever made in my life.” The documentary, which focuses on his parents’ dynamic, includes this moment as part of a broader discussion about family, legacy, and the pressures of fame. Ella, who was ten at the time, acknowledged her father’s regret but noted that her role may not have been essential. “It didn’t make sense in the movie,” she said, adding that she was “really scared” to perform. Despite the absence from the film, she has since pursued acting roles, including appearances in Hubie Halloween and the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That…. Stiller explained his decision in the documentary, linking it to his personal struggles with perfectionism. “What it relates to is my own issues with my own obsession with my work, or ‘perfectionism,’” he admitted. He acknowledged that his focus on crafting a flawless film led him to prioritize the narrative over his daughter’s involvement. The incident highlights the tension between artistic ambition and personal relationships.#kathryn_hahn #ben_stiller #ella_stiller #the_secret_life_of_walter_mitty #stiller_and_meara_nothing_is_lost
Diego Luna Boards Disney’s Live-Action 'Tangled' Diego Luna is set to join Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated film Tangled. The actor will portray a newly created character in the project, which is scheduled to begin filming in Spain this June. The remake adapts the studio’s 2010 Academy Award-nominated animated film, marking another collaboration between Luna and Disney following his role as Cassian Andor in the series Andor. Character details for Luna’s role remain undisclosed. Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim have been confirmed as the leads, playing Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respectively. The thief Flynn Rider aids Rapunzel in escaping her tower, a central dynamic of the original story. Kathryn Hahn is set to reprise her role as Mother Gothel, the villainous character who seeks to keep Rapunzel imprisoned. Michael Gracey, known for directing The Greatest Showman and Better Man, will helm the project. The screenplay is based on a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who previously worked on The Intern and The Muppets. The original Tangled film, released in 2010 and directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, was a critical and commercial success. It earned an Academy Award nomination and grossed nearly $600 million worldwide. The film marked a creative resurgence for Walt Disney Animation Studios, revitalizing its output after a period of decline. Disney’s live-action remake strategy has been a hallmark of the company for over a decade, with films like Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, and The Lion King each surpassing $1 billion at the box office. The project is being produced by Kristin Burr through her production company Burr! Productions, with Lucy Kitada serving as executive producer. This follows Disney’s recent trend of reimagining its animated franchises.#disney #michael_gracey #kathryn_hahn #diego_luna #tangled
Tangled Live-Action Poster Offers Glimpse at Milo Manheim and Teagan Croft’s Roles Fans of Disney’s Tangled can now get a sneak peek at the live-action remake’s potential look, thanks to an unofficial poster created by artist Kode Abdo. The artwork, shared on Instagram, features Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider and Teagan Croft as Rapunzel, capturing their characters with striking accuracy to the original 2010 animated film. The poster shows Flynn smirking at Rapunzel, who glares back, both leaning against a tree covered in his wanted posters—a scene that mirrors the iconic moment from the animated version. The design also includes faithful costumes and settings, giving fans a sense of how the actors might appear in the film. Abdo also released a separate poster focusing on Pascal, Rapunzel’s chameleon companion, depicting the character smiling from the forest floor with a lock of Rapunzel’s hair draped around him. A third poster, potentially featuring Kathryn Hahn as Gothel, is expected to be released soon. These visuals align with Disney’s recent trend of visually adhering to the original animated designs for its live-action remakes, as seen in Snow White and Moana. The approach has been praised for its consistency with fan expectations, though it has also drawn criticism for prioritizing nostalgia over creative reinvention. The Tangled remake was first announced in 2024 but was delayed after the underwhelming performance of Snow White in 2025. However, the project was revived following the massive success of Lilo & Stitch, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Disney confirmed the casting of Croft and Manheim in January 2026, with Michael Gracey set to direct. The film is expected to hit theaters in 2027, joining Moana as another live-action adaptation of a beloved Disney Princess franchise.#disney #milo_manheim #teagan_croft #kode_abdo #kathryn_hahn
