Teagan Croft is a 21 year old Australian actress who rose to international fame for her role as Rachel Roth (Raven) in the DC series Titans. Known for her ability to portray deep emotion and strength, she also earned critical acclaim for starring as teenage sailor Jessica Watson in the Netflix film True Spirit. Fans are eager to see how the "from Raven to Rapunzel" transition will look, as she trades her dark superhero roots for the glowing, magical tresses of the tower bound princess.

Milo Manheim is already a household name for Disney fans, having spent years as the lead star Zed in the massive Zombies franchise. The 24 year old actor and singer, who is the son of Emmy winner Camryn Manheim, has long been a fan favorite for the role of Flynn Rider due to his natural charisma and musical theater background. After finishing as a runner up on Dancing with the Stars, Manheim recently solidified his "leading man" status with a celebrated performance in the off Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.

The live-action reimagining will be directed by Michael Gracey, the visionary behind The Greatest Showman, ensuring that the film’s musical numbers will be a central highlight. The script has been penned by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for Thor: Love and Thunder and Do Revenge. While a release date has not yet been announced, the project is moving into active pre-production following the successful screen tests held in London late last year.

Fan Reaction and Casting Buzz

The announcement of Croft and Manheim has sparked massive social media buzz, with Manheim himself posting "I have seen the light" on Instagram to celebrate the news. While many fans are thrilled with the choices, speculation has now shifted toward who will play the villainous Mother Gothel, with rumors suggesting high profile names are in discussions. As Disney continues its trend of live action remakes, all eyes are on this duo to see if they can capture the same magic that Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi created in 2010.