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Teagan Croft & Milo Manheim to Star in Disney's Live-Action 'Tangled'

Disney has officially cast Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in its upcoming live-action adaptation of "Tangled." The film will be directed by Michael Gracey, known for "The Greatest Showman," with a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. This project continues Disney's trend of reimagining its classic animated films, following hits like "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid." Production details and a release date for the new "Tangled" are still pending.

Key Points: Disney Casts Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim in Live-Action Tangled

  • Lead casting announced
  • Michael Gracey to direct
  • Part of Disney's live-action slate
  • Original 2010 film was a major hit
  • Release date not yet set
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Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim set to lead Disney's 'Tangled' live-action adaptation

Disney announces Teagan Croft as Rapunzel & Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider for the live-action 'Tangled' adaptation, directed by Michael Gracey.

"The makers... have found the lead actors with Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim - Variety"

Los Angeles, January 8

Disney is ready for Rapunzel to let down her magical, long hair for one more time!

The makers of the live-action adaptation of 2010's hit animated film 'Tangled' have found the lead actors with Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim, for the respective parts of the gifted princess and the quick-wit thief Flynn Rider, according to Variety.

Croft is best known for her role as Rachel Roth, also known as Raven, in the DC series 'Titans'. Manheim, meanwhile, is already a familiar face to Disney audiences through his performances in the popular 'Zombies' franchise.

The live-action feature will be directed by Michael Gracey, known for his musical biopics like 'Better Man' and 'The Greatest Showman', while Kristin Burr serves as the producer. The script has been written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

Further production details for the film and a release date are yet to be announced; however, the development marks the latest in Disney's animated movies to get live-action treatment. Previous releases include 'The Lion King', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Aladdin', 'Mulan', 'Dumbo', 'The Little Mermaid', 'Snow White', and 'Lilo & Stitch'.

Disney's next live-action release, 'Moana', starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia, is scheduled to hit theatres on July 10 this year.

Released in 2010, the original 'Tangled' animation follows the story of Rapunzel, a lost princess with magical, long hair, who is rescued from her secluded tower by Flynn Rider. Rapunzel's journey toward self-discovery and her lost identity as a princess builds the rest of the story.

With Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi lending their voices for the lead characters, the film turned out as a big hit, earning USD 591 million worldwide. The film also paved the way for the 2012 short film 'Tangled Ever After' and the Disney Channel series 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure'.

- ANI

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Aman W
Another live-action remake? Disney, please focus on new stories. We've seen so many of these now. The original 'Tangled' was perfect as it is.
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Rohit P
Milo Manheim from Zombies! My niece is a huge fan. This will be a big hit with the kids here. Looking forward to the songs and visuals.
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Sarah B
I have fond memories of watching Tangled with friends in college. Hope the live-action does justice to the charm and humor of Flynn Rider.
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Karthik V
Director of The Greatest Showman is involved? That's a good sign for the musical numbers! Hope it releases around Diwali holidays.
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Nisha Z
As long as they don't change the core story, it should be fine. The original voice acting by Mandy Moore was iconic though. Big shoes to fill!

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