Disney confirms Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as leads in live-action Tangled

Teagan Croft and Milo Manhei confirmed as leads in Tangled

• Teagan Croft cast as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider in Tangled remake
• Disney confirms leads after global search and fan speculation
• Michael Gracey and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson join the project as director and writer.

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After months of speculation, whispered rumours, and fan theories circulating across the globe, Walt Disney Pictures has finally confirmed the leads for its much-anticipated live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated favourite Tangled.

Taking on the iconic role of Princess Rapunzel is Australian actor Teagan Croft, known for her intense portrayal of Raven in the DC series Titans and her lead performance in the Netflix film True Spirit (2023).

Teagan Croft emerged from a fiercely competitive international search to claim the crown. Joining her as the charming and mischievous Flynn Rider is Milo Manheim, a Disney favourite whose popularity skyrocketed with his work in the Zombies franchise.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, what sealed the deal was the undeniable chemistry between Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim.

Together, they will step into the roles originally made famous by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, bringing to life Rapunzel’s daring escape from her tower and the witty outlaw who becomes her partner-in-adventure.

Fans have been quick to celebrate, eager to see how this new pairing will capture the magic of the original.

The journey to this announcement wasn’t straightforward. Disney first revealed plans for the remake in December 2024, enlisting The Greatest Showman (2017) director Michael Gracey and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

But after 2025’s Snow White remake underperformed at the box office, development reportedly stalled, leaving fans wondering if the project would ever move forward.

When the search resumed later in 2025, it became a global hunt. Auditions took place across the US and UK, with a small group of finalists flying to London in December for crucial screen tests.

Other names reportedly in the running for Rapunzel included Freya Skye (Zombies 4), Sarah Catherine Hook (The White Lotus), Olivia-Mai Barrett (Invasion), Lola Tung (The Summer I Turned Pretty), and even supermodel Gigi Hadid.

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Fans have been quick to voice their excitement. “This feels like Tangled grew up with us,” one comment read.

Another gushed, “Oh my god yes I can get behind this casting.” A third added, “Those two actually look perfect for the roles. Let's see if Disney can do a remake - even better than the original, without taking any of the magic away,” while a fourth promised, “I'm gonna be seated day 1.”

The original Tangled, loosely based on the Brothers Grimm folktale, remains a high benchmark for Disney, earning $592.5 million worldwide and acclaim for its humour, heart, and Donna Murphy’s unforgettable Mother Gothel.

With Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim now officially confirmed, Disney is betting on their fresh energy to charm a new generation while keeping the timeless magic alive.