New set photos and video from Spain show Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in character for Disney's live-action remake of Tangled [1, 2].
These images mark the first public glimpse of the production's visual direction, specifically regarding the adaptation of the animated film's distinct art style. The project is part of Disney's ongoing strategy to translate its classic animated library into live-action cinema.
In the leaked materials, Croft appears as Rapunzel with a massive braid described as mile-long [1]. Manheim, who is 25 years old [1], is seen in costume as the rogue Flynn Rider. The footage and photography also highlight the production's use of Spanish landscapes to recreate the kingdom and surrounding wilderness [1, 2].
Kathryn Hahn has been cast as Mother Gothel, the primary antagonist of the story [1, 2]. While the studio has not released a full trailer, the set photos provide a first look at the costume design, and the scale of the physical effects used for the lead character's hair [2, 3].
Production continues in Spain as the studio works to bring the characters from the original animation to a realistic setting [1, 2]. The presence of the lead actors in full costume suggests the project is currently in a primary filming phase [3].
“Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim appear in costume as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider”
The transition of Tangled to live-action follows a broader industry trend of leveraging established intellectual property to guarantee box-office returns. By filming in Spain, Disney is utilizing authentic European architecture to ground the fantasy elements of the story, while the focus on the 'mile-long' hair indicates that the film will rely heavily on a mix of practical costume design and digital enhancement to maintain the iconic imagery of the original 2010 film.
