Dwayne Johnson, the beloved star of Moana and Maui, recently announced that he would return to both roles in a live-action adaptation of the popular Disney movie. Fans can’t wait to see what this talented actor brings to the iconic characters!
Disney has excitedly announced a live-action remake of Moana, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled! Dwayne Johnson will resume his iconic role as the beloved demigod Maui.
At a shareholders meeting on April 3, Disney announced the news with an accompanying video featuring The Rock. Johnson spoke passionately in his tweet about the significance of this film and its setting to him due to his Polynesian heritage, “Humbled to say we’re bringing Moana’s beautiful story to the live-action big screen! Maui changed my life (miss you, Grandpa), and I’m honored to partner with Disney to tell our story through music and dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people.”
Disney experienced immense success when their animated feature was released in 2016, grossing an incredible $680 million at the box office! Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia are the masterminds behind this acclaimed film. For those who have yet to hear, Johnson is also set to produce the upcoming live-action remake of it — something fans can look forward to! Johnson declared in an announcement, “This story is my culture, and this story is symbolic of our people’s grace and warrior strength. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me. I want to thank my partners at Disney for their strong commitment to this special endeavor because there is no better world for us to honor the story of our people, our passion, and our purpose than through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people.”
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