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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Confirms ‘Moana’ Live-Action Film Is In The Works

Disney is sailing with a live-action version of the 2016 animated film “Moana.”

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who voices Maui in the animated film, broke the news in a cute video with his two daughters while visiting the beach.

‘Moana’ Remake Confirmed

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During Disney’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, and “Moana” actor Dwayne Johnson, announced the news.

“This story is my culture, and this story is a symbol of the grace and strength of our people’s warriors,” Johnson said during the call. “I wear this culture with pride 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, was one that went very well. deep for me.”

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Announces ‘Moana’ Remake

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Confirms Live Action 'Moana' Movie Is In The WorksMEGA

The former WWE star appeared in a cute video as she stood on a beach, which looked like “Moana”, and caught everyone’s attention saying, “We are very excited and happy to announce that a live action reimagining of ‘Moana’ is in the works .”

Johnson went on to list many beloved characters who will return in the live-action project including Moana, Gramma Tala, Pua the Pig and more. The actor concluded by saying, “and one more thing, what’s the man’s name? Oh, yours, Hey-Hey chicken, kidding! Hei-Hei will be in it, but Maui will be in it too.”

While Johnson hasn’t actually confirmed if he’ll be portraying Maui in the upcoming film, his girls have handed him Maui’s iconic hook in the promo, hinting at the possibility.

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Whether or not Johnson will star in the film, he has been confirmed to produce the film under his Seven Bucks Productions banner alongside Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Additionally, Beau Flynn, who wrote the screenplay for the original animated film, will return to write the remake, along with Dana Ledoux. For now, no director has been named.

Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the original film, will executive produce alongside Scott Sheldon of Flynn Picture Co.

‘Moana’ Was Released In 2016

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The original Disney Animated film, “Moana”, was released in 2016. The synopsis reads:

Three thousand years ago, the world’s greatest navigator sailed across the vast Pacific, discovering many islands in Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyage stops, and no one knows why… Moana Walt Disney Animation Studios tells the story of an adventurous teenager who, with the help of the god Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) sets sail on a daring mission to prove himself . a skilled wayfinder and rescuer of his people.

The movie stars Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), Dwayne Johnson (Maui), Rachel House (Gramma Tala), Temuera Morrison (Ketua Tui), Jemaine Clement (Tamatoa), Nicole Scherzinger (Sina), and others. The film is currently streaming on Disney’s streaming service, Disney+.

Walt Disney World is also working on an attraction based on “Moana”, which will be called Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. It was first announced in 2019 and will open in 2023.

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