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He further recalled that Disney was initially poised to cast a Native American actress for the role, which generated debate among fans about representation. The initial plan was apparently to consider an Indian or Native American actress, but ultimately, that did not materialize. Instead, the studio appears to have reverted to more traditional casting choices—specifically, a white actress for Rapunzel. This shift has sparked discussions about whether Disney is returning to "safe" casting or simply respecting the original character's ethnicity.