Outlander star Caitríona Balfe joins Disney’s live-action Tangled

She will be playing Queen Arianna

New set videos appear to show the Monaghan actress filming the film’s emotional reunion between Rapunzel and her parents, with Balfe pictured alongside the King, ScreenRant reports. Previous reports had circulated about the actress being near the shooting location before the footage emerged.

What Caitríona Balfe's casting means for Tangled

Queen Arianna is a pivotal, if understated, figure in the animated original — the grieving mother whose lost daughter drives the story’s central mystery. Casting an actress of Balfe’s calibre, best known for her long-running lead role in Outlander, suggests the remake intends to give the part real emotional weight.

The role marks the latest high-profile addition to Disney’s live-action reimagining of its 2010 animated hit, and continues a strong run for Irish talent in major international productions. The reunion scene glimpsed in the set videos is one of the most emotionally charged moments of the original film, hinting that Balfe’s Arianna will be central to the remake’s finale.

According to the set videos, it has yet to be determined who will play the King opposite Balfe. For more casting updates and Movies & TV news, keep it locked to JOE.