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Tangled live-action names its Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.
Summary
Disney's Tangled live-action has cast Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider; Mother Gothel remains uncast and the film is being developed by director Michael Gracey.
Content
Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled has cast Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. The casting follows the studio's decision to move forward after Scarlett Johansson became unavailable to play Mother Gothel. The film is directed by Michael Gracey, produced by Kristin Burr, and written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Plans for a live-action Tangled were first reported in December 2024, and the original 2010 animated film grossed $592.5 million worldwide.
Key details:
- Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel; she is known for Titans and the film True Spirit.
- Milo Manheim will play Flynn Rider; he is known for Disney's Zombies franchise, the series School Spirits, and competing on Dancing With the Stars.
- The role of Mother Gothel is currently vacant after Scarlett Johansson's departure and is expected to be the next role cast.
- The creative team includes director Michael Gracey, producer Kristin Burr, and writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.
- Disney first reported plans for a Tangled live-action in December 2024, and the original film remains a commercially successful title from 2010.
- Reports note that recent live-action results, including Lilo & Stitch, influenced the studio's renewed movement on adaptations.
Summary:
Disney has filled the two central young-lead roles and is expected to cast Mother Gothel next. The project is proceeding with an established creative team and follows renewed studio interest in live-action adaptations.
Sources
Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play Mother Gothel in Disney's Live-Action Tangled Remake - IGN
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