Milo Manheim Tangled Flynn Rider Casting: Actor Found Out 10 Minutes Before News Broke
Milo Manheim Tangled Flynn Rider casting secrets revealed! The actor found out just 10 minutes before the official announcement. Get the latest on the live-action Disney film.
Imagine finding out you're Disney's new Flynn Rider just 10 minutes before the entire world does. That's exactly what happened to Milo Manheim when Disney officially announced the leads for its highly anticipated live-action Tangled adaptation.
Milo Manheim Tangled Flynn Rider Casting: The 10-Minute Bombshell
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Manheim debunked the idea that he’d been harboring a long-term secret. The news, which broke on January 7, 2026, caught even the actor by surprise. "I found out 10 minutes before the news was released that I'd be playing Flynn," he shared, describing the day as a whirlwind of emotions.
"My skin was like tingling that day. I was just flooded with dopamine, love, and everything,"Manheim gushed. The 24-year-old star, widely known for his breakout role in Disney's Zombies franchise and the Paramount+ hit School Spirits, beat out numerous contenders to step into the boots of the handsome thief originally voiced by Zachary Levi.
A Powerhouse Creative Team Behind the Tower
The project is shaping up to be a cinematic event. Michael Gracey, the director behind The Greatest Showman, is set to helm the film, while Jennifer Kaytin Robinson handles the screenplay. Manheim will star alongside newcomer Teagan Croft, who has been cast as Rapunzel.
Rumors are also swirling that Kathryn Hahn is eyeing the role of the villainous Mother Gothel. With the original 2010 film earning over $591 million worldwide, expectations are sky-high for this live-action reimagining.
This content is AI-generated based on source articles. While we strive for accuracy, errors may occur. We recommend verifying with the original source.
Related Articles
Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim are officially cast in Disney's Tangled live-action movie. Learn about the cast, director Michael Gracey, and the production revival.
With 1.8 trillion photos taken annually, find out why 'Visual Spirits' moments like the Dogxim hybrid and Star Wars matte paintings are capturing global attention.
The US Justice Department's redactions on newly released Jeffrey Epstein files were easily bypassed with a simple copy-paste, revealing sensitive data. The agency is now scrambling for help with more files.
A breakdown of the Pluribus Season 1 finale on Apple TV+. Carol Sturka receives an atomic bomb after the Others issue an ultimatum involving her frozen eggs, setting up a dramatic Season 2.