Disney’s beloved animated film Tangled is finally making strides towards bigger screens with news of the live-action remake underway. Following in the footsteps of its big sister films like Cinderella and The Little Mermaid, childhood fans now get to re-experience all the magic and wonder that the kingdom of Corona has to offer. As the original’s cherished cast of characters is soon to come back to life, the animation’s bubbly and charming heroine has been at the height of internet curiosity.
The wait is over!
Bets are being placed as to who the actress could possibly be, but rest assured, as earlier this week, the curtains have finally been drawn back. Teagan Croft has officially claimed center stage; a name has finally been put to a face for the highly anticipated film. The announcement has excitement flowing, halting the internet theorizing and leaving it eager to know more about the up-and-coming actress.
Our new Rapunzel is certainly no stranger to bright stage lights. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, the 22-year-old had already hit the ground running in the theater. Beginning her career in her youth, Croft dazzled crowds at just 9 years old with notable performances in stage productions like To Kill a Mockingbird. Even in her early days in Australia, Croft was already immensely skilled at bringing characters to life. With an already impressive resume and much to offer, Croft has also sported a cape and colored locks as Raven in HBO’s Titans, a live-action rendition of the Teen Titans that follows a group of young superheroes.
Remakes and renditions aside, Croft has also showcased her incredible acting range through other projects. In the 2023 film Woman of a Certain Sage, our leading lady conveys a mature and meaningful performance. Also taking the lead in inspirational tales, like in the biographical drama True Spirit released that same year, she continues to introduce new life in her roles. The newest addition to the live-action Disney princess roster holds a diverse range of performances across her growing career, bringing a thrilling depth to the projects she’s involved in.
Outside of the intensity of the entertainment industry, Teagan Croft maintains a special connection with audiences through her realness. A university student and lover of music and literature, Croft is really just a girl like many childhood fans of the Disney film. Young, fun, and maintaining a popular TikTok account, Croft keeps an engaging, relatable atmosphere, similar to that of the adored heroine she’s taking on. Participating in dance trends and showing off close-ups of travels and other life experiences, there’s an authenticity to our new Rapunzel, one that will certainly translate to the live-action.
Tangled is definitely a solid favorite amongst crowds, a film that uniquely emerged and aged with its many fans. The announcement is still fresh in the internet mind, yet there is no doubt that Teagan Croft has definitely already taken the shape of Rapunzel. With all her wit, talent, adventure, and above all else, girlhood, a satisfying close has come to the search as the new chapter begins!