Disney’s next big fairy-tale revival might have found its golden-haired princess — but no one knows exactly who she is yet.
A new rumor making waves across entertainment circles claims that an unnamed star from HBO’s hit series The White Lotus is being eyed to play Rapunzel in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Tangled.
A Mysterious Front-Runner
The report, first circulated by ComicBookMovie and later echoed by The Express Tribune, says a White Lotus actress is currently the top choice for the coveted role. However, the studio has kept the name completely under wraps, sparking a storm of online guessing games.
Fans have thrown out several possibilities — from Sydney Sweeney, Simona Tabasco, and Brittany O’Grady to Haley Lu Richardson and even Aubrey Plaza. None of these names have been confirmed or denied by Disney.
What We Know About the Project
Disney’s Tangled remake has been in quiet development for a while. It’s expected to be directed by Michael Gracey (best known for The Greatest Showman) with a screenplay reportedly penned by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who co-wrote Thor: Love and Thunder.
The original 2010 animated version — featuring Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider — became a modern Disney classic, known for its witty dialogue, heartfelt music, and of course, the endlessly rewatchable “I See the Light.”
Bringing it to life again in a live-action format is a bold move — and casting the right Rapunzel could make or break the project.
Fans React: “Just Don’t Make It Too Perfect”
On social media, fans have been both excited and cautious. Many are calling for Disney to choose “an actress with emotional range over looks alone,” while others are simply eager to see who the studio lands on.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) joked, “If Aubrey Plaza ends up as Rapunzel, Flynn better watch his back.”
Another wrote, “Sydney Sweeney’s already got the hair for it — Disney, don’t overthink this.”
The Bigger Picture
The Tangled project continues Disney’s push into live-action territory, following The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast. But the company’s recent remakes have drawn mixed reactions — some praise the nostalgia, others accuse them of creative recycling.
If Tangled is to rise above, it’ll need more than shiny visuals. The magic lies in balancing heart, humor, and humanity — something The White Lotus actresses are actually known for delivering.
For now, fans are left with one big question: which White Lotus star will let down her hair next?
Until Disney confirms the casting, speculation — much like Rapunzel’s golden locks — just keeps growing longer.
