Say hello to your new Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.
Disney announced that they have found their lead stars for the live-action version of “Tangled.” Letting down her hair for the role of Rapunzel is Australian actor Teagan Croft, while the swashbuckling thief role of Eugene Fitzherbert, also known as Flynn Rider, goes to “Zombies” star Milo Manheim.
“Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim are Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in the live-action reimagining of Disney’s ‘Tangled,’” Disney wrote on Instagram on Jan. 7. “Coming only to theaters.”
Manheim shared the news on his Instagram and story, adding “Too grateful to put into words. I will do him justice I promise.”
Croft is known for roles in “Titans,” “True Spirit,” “The Osiris Child” and “Alphas.” Aside from the Disney Channel “Zombies” franchise, Manheim has appeared in “Thanksgiving,” “Journey to Bethlehem” and “Platonic.” He placed second in Season 27 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
The upcoming live-action version will be directed by Michael Gracey, known for his work on “The Greatest Showman.”
The animated “Tangled” was released in 2010 with Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider. Donna Murphy voiced Mother Gothel.
Additional actors have yet to be announced but many fans are looking forward to seeing who gets cast as the film’s antagonist.
The live-version “Tangled” has been in the works for years, with reports of actors testing for the lead roles last month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
