Milo Manheim found himself at the center of online ire after Disney revealed its cast for the live-action remake of Tangled.
The exciting update for fans quickly turned into a heated discussion on social media platforms.
Disney recently confirmed that Teagan Croft has been cast as Rapunzel, while Manheim has been cast as Flynn Rider in the remake of the 2010 animated film.
However, the exciting announcement came after a long global search for the lead roles, but many fans diverted their attention from the film to Manheim’s political views.
After October 7, Manheim shared a message on Instagram that read: “My heart goes out to everyone affected by the attacks in Israel.”
His fans later pointed out that he did not post anything about the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The 24-year-old star’s past online interactions also resurfaced, including likes and comments supporting pro-Israel content shared by musician Matisyahu, who is described as an avowed Zionist.
Shortly after the casting news broke, the backlash grew louder, with fans writing comments such as “Not our Flynn, thanks,” “We will NOT be watching,” and “Flynn Rider would never do it.”
One viral post compared the situation to the Snow White controversy, claiming that Disney failed to learn from past criticism.
Despite the backlash, the film continued to move forward.
The remake is directed by Michael Gracey, written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and produced by Kristin Burr for Walt Disney Pictures.
Additionally, casting for the role of Mother Gothel has not yet been revealed.
