Disney is moving full speed ahead with a live-action remake of Tangled, casting Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. After earlier reports suggested the project was on hold following Snow White’s disappointing box office, the success of Lilo & Stitch seems to have reignited the studio’s confidence. Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman, Better Man) will direct, with a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge, I Know What You Did Last Summer).

Teagan Croft, 19, is an Australian actress best known for her role as Rachel Roth / Raven on the HBO Max series Titans. She has also appeared in The Osiris Child, Home and Away, and Netflix’s True Spirit. Starting her career in theatre as a child, Croft brings both dramatic range and stage experience to the role of Rapunzel.

Milo Manheim, 24, is an American actor and performer who gained fame as Zed in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise. He also starred in the Paramount+ series School Spirits and played Joseph in the musical film Journey to Bethlehem. A skilled musician and experienced performer, Manheim was the runner-up on Dancing with the Stars and has appeared in numerous theatre productions, making him a natural fit for the charismatic Flynn Rider.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, both actors were carefully selected after screen tests in December, as Disney took its time to ensure the perfect fit for these iconic characters. The original 2010 animated Tangled, starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, earned $592.5 million worldwide and is now regarded as a modern Disney classic. With casting locked in, fans can look forward to a fresh take on these beloved characters, blending Croft’s dramatic talent with Manheim’s musical and charismatic energy.