Disney’s live-action adaptations continue to dominate conversations, and the next one sparking major excitement is Tangled. According to industry reports, McKenna Grace and Mason Thames are currently the top contenders to play Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, a pairing that has already set fan spaces buzzing.
Both young stars have proven their talent early in their careers. McKenna Grace has built a reputation for carrying emotionally heavy roles with ease, shifting from horror to drama to comedy without losing her charm. Her ability to balance innocence with depth makes her a strong match for Rapunzel, a character who is sweet, hopeful and quietly resilient.
Mason Thames, on the other hand, has become one of Hollywood’s most promising rising actors. After his breakout in The Black Phone, fans praised his screen presence and versatility. Flynn Rider requires a mix of humour, roguish charm and softness underneath it all, and Mason seems to fit that mould perfectly.
If this casting comes true, the film could tap into a generation of young stars who already have massive online followings. Fans are imagining everything from their chemistry in the iconic lantern scene to how the film will reinterpret the humour, music and emotional beats that made Tangled one of Disney’s most beloved modern animated films.
Disney has not confirmed anything yet, but the excitement around these names shows how much anticipation already surrounds the project. Live-action Tangled will be one of the studio’s most watched announcements, and if McKenna and Mason do step into these roles, it could be a career-shifting moment for both.
