Flynn Rider facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flynn Rider |
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| Tangled character | |
Flynn Rider as he appears in Disney's Tangled.
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| First appearance | Tangled (2010) |
| Created by | Nathan Greno Byron Howard |
| Portrayed by | Nick Pankuch (Tangled: The Musical) |
| Voiced by | Zachary Levi (Tangled) |
| Inspired by | The Prince from the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale |
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| Aliases | Eugene Fitzherbert |
| Occupation | Thief (at beginning of Tangled) |
| Title | Prince of the Dark Kingdom Prince of Corona Captain of the Guards of Corona. |
| Family | King Edmund (father) |
| Spouse(s) | Rapunzel |
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| Nationality | Kingdom of Corona |
| Pet(s) | Pascal and Maximus |
Eugene Fitzherbert, also known as Flynn Rider, is a popular character from the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Tangled. He first appeared in the 2010 film. You can also see him in the short film Tangled Ever After (2012) and the TV series Tangled: The Series.
The voice of Flynn Rider is provided by American actor Zachary Levi. He also sings for the character. His song with co-star Mandy Moore, "I See the Light", was his first professional song.
Who is Flynn Rider?
Flynn Rider is based on the prince from the classic "Rapunzel" fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In Tangled, he starts as a wanted thief. He is trying to escape after stealing a crown. He finds himself hiding in Rapunzel's tall tower.
His Story in Tangled
Rapunzel makes a deal with Flynn. She wants him to take her to see the kingdom's amazing floating lanterns. This needs to happen before her eighteenth birthday. As they travel, Flynn starts to change. He slowly falls in love with Rapunzel.
How He Was Created
Directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard created Flynn. They felt Rapunzel needed someone to help her leave the tower. They decided to make him a thief instead of a traditional prince. This made him funnier and more adventurous.
Flynn was first planned as a British farmer. But he became a brave, sword-fighting thief. His character was inspired by famous fictional heroes. These include Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Actors Gene Kelly and Errol Flynn also inspired him. Flynn Rider was even named after Errol Flynn!
Reception
Flynn Rider has received mixed reviews from movie critics. Some liked his humor and rebellious personality. They found him different from other Disney princes. Others thought he was annoying.
However, many people loved his romantic relationship with Rapunzel. Zachary Levi's voice acting also received a lot of praise.
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Flynn is voiced by American actor Zachary Levi, whose Academy Award-nominated duet with pop singer Mandy Moore, "I See the Light", marked his musical debut.
