Tangled Live-action Movie Finds Its Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
Disney's upcoming Tangled live-action film has found its Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, in Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim.
As reported by THR, these key roles are the first two to be finalized following Disney's decision to move forward with casting last month, after it became clear that Scarlett Johansson was no longer available to take on the role of Mother Gothel.
Croft and Manheim will step into the roles originally voiced by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. Croft is an Australian actress known for her appearances as Rachel/White Raven on Titans from 2018 to 2023, and starred as Jessica Watson in the Australian biographical drama True Spirit.
Manheim is best-known for his role as Zed in the Disney TV film franchise Zombies, and currently plays Wally in the Paramount+ series School Spirits. He also took second place on Dancing With the Stars in Season 27.
The role of Mother Gothel is still vacant following Johansson's departure, and is expected to be the next one to be cast. The Tangled film will be directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), produced by Kristin Burr (Freakier Friday, Cruella), and with a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Thor: Love and Thunder).
Disney's attempt at a Tangled live-action was first reported in December of 2024, after the animated film garnered plenty of positive reviews and grossed $592.5 million worldwide back in 2010, earning it a spot as a popular classic. The struggles of this year's live-action Snow White reportedly gave Disney brief pause on live-action adaptations more generally, but the subsequent success of Lilo & Stitch appears to have gotten the ball rolling again. Other Disney live-action films in development include a Beauty & the Beast spin-off about Gaston, adaptations of Hercules, Bambi, and most notably a Moana live-action set to release in July of this year.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
