Disney Casts Milo Manheim and Teagan Croft in Live-Action 'Tangled' Remake

The 2010 animated hit is getting a new live-action adaptation with rising stars in the lead roles.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:55am

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Disney has cast Milo Manheim and Teagan Croft in the lead roles of its upcoming live-action remake of the 2010 animated film 'Tangled'. Manheim will play the outlaw Flynn Rider, while Croft will take on the role of the magically long-haired princess Rapunzel. The hit 2010 animated movie told the tale of Rapunzel's rescue from her secluded tower by Flynn Rider, and the new live-action version will be directed by Michael Gracey with a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

Why it matters

The 2010 animated 'Tangled' was a major box office success for Disney, grossing over $591 million worldwide and spawning a short film and Disney Channel series. The live-action remake represents Disney's continued strategy of reimagining its classic animated properties for a new generation of viewers, following the success of recent live-action remakes like 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin'.

The details

Milo Manheim, known for his roles in 'Zombies' and 'Dancing with the Stars', will play the part of Flynn Rider, the charming outlaw who rescues Rapunzel from her tower. Teagan Croft, who has appeared in 'Titans' and 'True Spirit', will take on the role of Rapunzel, the princess with magical long hair. The live-action 'Tangled' will be directed by Michael Gracey and written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

  • The original 'Tangled' animated film was released in 2010.
  • A short film sequel, 'Tangled Ever After', was released in 2012.
  • The Disney Channel series 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure' aired from 2017 to 2020.

The players

Milo Manheim

An American actor known for his roles in the 'Zombies' Disney Channel movies and as a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars'.

Teagan Croft

An Australian actress who has appeared in the DC series 'Titans' and the film 'True Spirit'.

Michael Gracey

The director of the live-action 'Tangled' remake, known for directing the musical biopic 'The Greatest Showman'.

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

The screenwriter for the live-action 'Tangled' remake, known for writing and directing the films 'Someone Great' and 'Do Revenge'.

Kristin Burr

The producer of the live-action 'Tangled' remake, with previous producing credits including 'Christopher Robin' and 'Cruella'.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have Milo and Teagan leading our live-action 'Tangled' remake. They both bring such energy and charisma that we know will translate perfectly to these beloved characters.”

— Kristin Burr, Producer

What’s next

Disney has not yet announced a release date for the live-action 'Tangled' remake, but production is expected to begin in the coming months.

The takeaway

Disney's live-action remakes of its classic animated films have proven to be a successful strategy, allowing the studio to reintroduce beloved stories to new generations of viewers. The casting of rising stars Milo Manheim and Teagan Croft in the lead roles of 'Tangled' suggests Disney is aiming to capture the same magic that made the 2010 animated version a hit.