Rapunzel in live-action: Disney finally reveals the first cast members for the highly anticipated film

After months of being locked away in her tower of silence, the live-action adaptation of Rapunzel is finally unraveling its secrets. Disney has revealed the cast… Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will star as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in this highly anticipated film, directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman, Better Man). The movie will be produced by Kristin Burr (Freaky Friday, Cruella), and scripted by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Thor: Love and Thunder).

At just 21, Teagan Croft is set to leave behind her dark persona as Rachel Roth in Titans and her maritime adventure in True Spirit on Netflix to embrace the legendary long braids of Rapunzel. Meanwhile, Milo Manheim, aged 24 and a true Disney veteran, is transitioning from the wild high school days of Zombies to the daring escapades of Flynn Rider. Currently starring in School Spirits, the actor and daughter of Camryn Manheim also wowed audiences by finishing second in the 27th season of Dancing with the Stars.

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Announced for December 2024, the Rapunzel project was put on hold following the commercial disappointment of the live-action Snow White released in March 2025. Disney finally resumed casting last month, confirming Scarlett Johansson’s departure from the project, as she was initially expected to portray Mother Gothel. That key role remains unassigned for now. Meanwhile, Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will reprise the characters originally voiced by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.

This new project joins the latest wave of Disney live-action adaptations, which has been revived recently thanks to the success of Lilo & Stitch. It follows other upcoming projects like Hercules, Bambi, Moana, and a spin-off of Beauty and the Beast centered on Gaston. This highly anticipated adaptation is now fully committed to bringing the beloved story from page to screen.