> At a Glance
> – Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel and Milo Manheim will play Flynn Rider in Disney’s live-action Tangled.
> – Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) is set to direct.
> – Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in talks to portray the villain Mother Gothel.
> – Why it matters: Disney continues its live-action remake streak after Lilo & Stitch topped $1 billion, now betting on fresh faces to retell the 2010 classic.
Disney has locked in its newest princess-thief duo. On January 7, the studio confirmed that Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will headline the live-action reimagining of Tangled.
Meet the New Rapunzel & Flynn Rider
Croft, 21, earned fans as Rachel Roth / Raven on HBO Max’s Titans. Manheim, 24, son of Camryn Manheim, fronted Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise as Zed.
Their casting reunites Disney with proven young talent already familiar to streaming audiences.
Behind-the-Scenes Team
- Director: Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman)
- Animated source: 2010’s Tangled, voiced by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi
Scarlett Johansson entered negotiations last October to play Mother Gothel, the manipulative villain originally voiced by Donna Murphy.
Disney’s Remake Track Record
| Film | Year | Global Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| Lilo & Stitch | 2025 | $1 billion+ |
| Snow White | 2025 | TBA |
| The Little Mermaid | 2023 | TBA |
For Tangled‘s 10th anniversary in November 2020, Moore and Levi recorded a reunion video, with Moore calling the project “a bucket-list experience” and thanking fans for “endless support.”
Key Takeaways
- Croft and Manheim step into iconic roles once only animated.
- Gracey’s musical pedigree hints at lush song-and-dance numbers.
- Johansson’s potential casting adds A-list star power opposite the newcomers.
- Another billion-dollar hit could solidify Disney’s live-action remake dominance.
Production dates have yet to be revealed, but casting news alone already has fans humming When Will My Life Begin?
