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Disney Names Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in Live-Action Tangled

The casting caps a global search, signaling renewed progress under director Michael Gracey.

Overview

  • Walt Disney Studios announced the leads on social media and said the movie is coming only to theaters.
  • Michael Gracey is directing from a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, with Kristin Burr producing.
  • Finalists for the two roles screen-tested in London in December after an international search, according to trade reports.
  • No release date is set; outlets report filming could begin mid‑2026 with a potential 2027 debut, but Disney has not confirmed this timeline.
  • Supporting roles remain uncast, with reports of prior talks for Mother Gothel yet to result in an official announcement.