This version of the story will be directed by Michael Gracey.
Diusney has announced that Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will lead its upcoming live action adaptation of the 2010 animated musical film Tangled.
Teagan Croft, who will play Rapunzel, is known for her role in the television series Titans. Meanwhile, Manheim, who appeared in the Zombies film franchise and the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors (as well as the Hollywood Bowl version of Jesus Christ Superstar), will play Flynn Rider.
Director Michael Gracey is known for having directed films such as The Greatest Showman and Better Man. The screenplay is by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Kristin Burr and Lucy Kitada serve as producers.
The story is based on the fairytale of Rapunzel, with the animated film featured music by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, with numbers including “I See The Light” and “Mother Knows Best.”.
A release date for the live action film has yet to be announced.