After a worldwide search and months of flying rumors, Walt Disney Pictures has officially announced the stars of their highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated sensation, Tangled,
Australian actor Teagan Croft takes on the iconic role of the long-lost Princess Rapunzel. Best known for her role as Raven in the DC series titans And his lead performance in the Netflix film true soul (2023), Teigen beat out several high-profile contenders to take the crown. Joining them as the charmingly evil Flynn Rider is Milo Manheim, a fan-favorite for his starring role in the Disney fold. corpse Franchise.
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According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, the chemistry between the two actors was a key factor in their casting. The pair will step into the roles originally played by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi in ​​the 2010 animated film, which followed a magical princess’s daring escape from her tower with a witty bandit.
While fans are celebrating the news, the road to this announcement was a pretty straightforward one. Disney first announced the remake for December 2024 the greatest showman (2017) Director Michael Gracey and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Author Jennifer Ketin for the Robinson Project. However, production came to a halt following a 2025 release snow WhiteThe disappointing box office performance of the 2025 big-budget remake of the fairy tale reportedly resulted in all pre-production plans falling through, Tangled Being stopped for some time.
Stars who almost made it
Despite the temporary pause, the studio reportedly resumed development in the second half of 2025. The search for the new Rapunzel was widespread, spanning both the US and the UK. By December 2025, a select group of finalists were reportedly in London for crucial screen tests.
Many other rising stars were almost part of the state. Freya Sky (zombies 4), Sarah Katherine Hook (white lotus), and Olivia-Mae Barrett (attack) were all reportedly in the running. Allegedly, I became beautiful in summer Star Lola Tung was also a name heavily linked to the project. Another big name who reportedly auditioned for the role was Gigi Hadid.
fans react
The selection has received praise from mostly longtime fans. “It feels like Tangled has grown up with us,” said a comment under the announcement post. Another enthusiastic fan said, “Oh my god yes I can get behind this casting.” Another wrote, “They both really seem perfect for the roles. Let’s see if Disney can make a remake – even better than the original, without taking away any of the magic.” Another comment read, “I’ll be sitting the first day.”
About the original Tangled film
Original Tangled That remains a high bar for studios. Based on the Brothers Grimm folktale, the animated version was a critical and commercial powerhouse. Grossing $592.5 million worldwide, the film earned universal praise for its humor, heart, and the unforgettable villainy of Donna Murphy’s Mother Gothel.
With the leads finally in place, Disney is clearly betting that the combined star power of Teigen and Milo will bring a fresh, Gen-Z energy to this modern classic.