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Stars named to play Rapunzel and Flynn in live-action Tangled remake

Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim.Image source, Getty Images

Disney have announced the actors who will star as the two lead characters in the live-action remake of Tangled.

Australian actor Teagan Croft, best known for playing Raven in the DC series Titans, will take on the role of Rapunzel.

While American actor Milo Manheim, who played Zed in Disney's Zombies films, has been cast as Flynn Rider.

The animated version of Tangled was first released in 2010 and is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Keep reading to find out more about the film and let us know in the comments below if you're looking forward to seeing the live action remake of Tangled.

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What has been announced?

Flynn and Rapunzel in the Tangled animated filmImage source, Disney

Disney first announced the live-action remake of Tangled in December 2024, with The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey reportedly involved with the new film.

Tangled tells the story of Rapunzel, who has been locked away in a tower for most of her life by Mother Gothel.

Before her 18th birthday she meets loveable rogue, Flynn Rider, and together they hatch a plan for her to escape for a day to and experience the world.

The original animated film saw Mandy Moore as the voice of Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider.

But Disney have now announced that two completely new actors will be cast for those roles in the new live-action remake.

Mother Gothel and MaxImage source, Disney
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So far there's been no news on who might play Mother Gothel.... or Max!

Australian actor Teagan Croft is best known for playing superheroine Raven in the Teen Titans series and also starred in the lead role in Netflix's film True Spirit.

American actor Milo Manheim is best known for taking on the role of Zed Necrodopolis in Disney's Zombies films and he also stars in the teen drama School Spirits.

Disney made the announcement on their official social media alongside a photo of the stars

Teagan Croft replied saying: 'OMGGG WHO ARE THEYYYY.'

Filming for the new live-action film is due to get underway this year, but no release date has yet been announced.