Teagan Croft Is Disney’s New Rapunzel: 5 Things You Didn’t Know

Disney looks like it is winding up a live-action Tangled, and the new Rapunzel is a face you might already know: Teagan Croft. If that name rings a bell, you probably watched Titans or caught her sailing solo in Netflix's True Spirit. Here is what is being reported, what is still in the rumor zone, and why Croft is a smart swing for the role.

The casting situation

Per The Hollywood Reporter, 21-year-old Sydney native Teagan Croft has landed Rapunzel, stepping into the part Mandy Moore voiced in the 2010 animated hit. The process sounds competitive enough that even model Gigi Hadid said she auditioned for it. Croft is reportedly paired with Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, with Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) directing. And yes, there is chatter that Scarlett Johansson could play Mother Gothel. Worth underlining: Disney has not made an official announcement on any of this yet, so treat the supporting pieces as in-development reporting rather than locked-in fact.

A quick refresher on the original Tangled

The 2010 film runs 100 minutes and still pulls strong numbers: around 7.7 on IMDb, an 89 percent Tomatometer, and an 87 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Zachary Levi voiced Flynn in that version, and the Rapunzel-Flynn dynamic was a big part of why the movie worked. If Manheim is indeed Flynn, expect a lot of attention on that chemistry.

Who exactly is Teagan Croft?

Born April 23, 2004, in Sydney, Croft grew up around the industry. She is the niece of Australian actors Penny and Jessica McNamee, and the whole family is pretty plugged into the business. In 2016, they moved to Chicago, which lined up with her leveling up from local work to bigger projects.

School, training, and the early start

Croft graduated from Sydney Girls High School in 2022. She started acting young — at nine, she was playing Scout Finch on stage in a production of To Kill a Mockingbird — and she is not shy about role-specific prep. For True Spirit, where she played real-life solo sailor Jessica Watson, she went through intensive sailing training to make the performance feel legit.

Career so far

After that early theater run, Croft popped up on Australian TV and in features before her breakout in Titans, where she spent four seasons as Rachel Roth/Raven. True Spirit showed she can carry a feature, and if the Tangled reports hold, Rapunzel would be her biggest mainstream role yet.

• 2014 – To Kill a Mockingbird (theater) – Scout Finch
• 2016 – Home and Away (TV) – Bella Loneragan
• 2016 – The Osiris Child (film) – Indi Sommerville
• 2018–2023 – Titans (TV) – Rachel Roth/Raven
• 2023 – True Spirit (film) – Jessica Watson
• TBA – Tangled, live-action (film) – Rapunzel

Money, life, socials

Public estimates put Croft's net worth in the $400,000–$500,000 range as of early 2026, fueled by Titans, film work, and brand/media deals. Her Instagram, @teagan_croft, is a mix of behind-the-scenes shots, travel, and the occasional wardrobe or on-set peek. The vibe is pretty normal-person-for-an-actor, which is honestly refreshing.

Personal life

Relationship-wise, there is not much to report. Croft keeps that side of her life off the radar, and there have been no official confirmations about a partner. Given the schedule she is on, the career seems to be the priority.

Why this Rapunzel makes sense

Croft has already played layered, emotionally heavy characters and led a true-story feature that required real-world skill-building. That combination screams Disney princess who is more than just the hair. If the reported package sticks — Croft with Manheim, Gracey directing, and a big-name Gothel circling — Disney clearly wants this to be an event.

Your turn: do you want a faithful redo of Mandy Moore's version, or are you hoping Croft swings for something new? If the chemistry clicks, this could be one of the more fun live-action updates. If not, well, that frying pan is heavy enough to swing again.