Australian actress Teagan Croft has landed the role of Rapunzel in the live-action version of Disney favourite, Tangled.
For many months, Disney enthusiasts have debated which actress would portray the animated Princess. Among the well-known names were Florence Pugh, Mckenna Grace, Sabrina Carpenter, and Dove Cameron.
When news of the cast broke in early January, fans were surprised to learn it was a young Aussie who nabbed the role. So, what do we know about Teagan Croft? Continue scrolling to learn more about the new Rapunzel.
Who is Teagan Croft?
Teagan is a 21-year-old actor from Sydney, born in 2004.
Outside of her talents on screen, she is also a student, studying an English Literature degree with a “minor in music theory,” RUSSH reported in April.
“I just really loved reading when I was little. I’ve always really liked it,” she continued. As for her musical side – one that she will undoubtedly show off in the Tangled live-action – Teagan said, “Music is as close as I’ll get to religion.”
“There’s this universal feeling that music has, like a universal emotive code that we all can inherently crack,” she told the publication.
Acting may just be in Teagan’s genes, given she is the niece of Australian actors Jessica (Mortal Kombat) and Penny McNamee, well-known for her role as Tori Morgan in Home and Away.
Where have you seen Teagan Croft before?
Teagan’s acting career began when she was just nine years old as Scout Finch in a theatrical adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird.
Now, in her early 20s, she has snatched up a lot of impressive roles. In 2016, she made a short stint in Home and Away as Bella Loneragan, and The Osiris Child.
Teagan’s big break, however, was in 2018 when she landed the role of Raven in DC’s Titans. The series, which was loved by an international audience, concluded in 2023.
Some other shows featuring Teagan include True Spirit, Woman of a Certain Sage, and Bella and Bernie.
Who is the cast of the Tangled live-action?
Along with confirming who would be portraying Rapunzel, Walt Disney Studio’s also confirmed who would be taking on the charming role of Flynn Rider.
Portraying Rapunzel’s love interest is American actor Milo Manheim, 24. He has already starred in a number of Disney roles, including the Zombies franchise.
“Too grateful to put into words,” he captioned a post on his Instagram Stories. “I will do him justice I promise.”
As of writing, the additional cast members have not been confirmed nor has the premiere date been revealed.
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