After much speculation and fan casting, the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2010 animated movie Tangled has found its stars: Walt Disney Pictures has chosen rising Australian star Teagan Croft and Zombies franchise star Milo Manheim for the parts of Rapunzel, the sheltered but plucky would-be princess with magic hair, and Flynn Rider, the cocky thief who breaks into her tower.

Better Man and The Greatest Showman helmer Michael Gracey is directing the feature from a script by Do Revenge’s Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Kristin Burr (Freakier Friday, Cruella) is producing.

Croft is best known for playing Raven in the DC series Titans, which ran from 2018 to 2023. She also starred in the Australian film True Spirit in 2023. Meanwhile, Manheim starred in the Zombies musical Disney franchise, appearing in four films. He also starred in the series School Spirits and as Seymour in a revival of Little Shop of Horrors.

The other big role left to cast is Mother Gothel, which at one point was going to be portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. She has since exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Filming on the live-action Tangled is expected to begin in the UK this summer. Stay tuned for updates as we hear!