Dwayne Johnson announces a live action Disney remake of the beloved animated film theSun theSundaily DwayneJohnson Moana entertainment EntertainmentNews
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is in the works, according to Dwayne Johnson. He voiced the shape-shifting demigod Maui in the animated film, and is expected to portray the character again in live action. In a video on Instagram announcing the project, Johnson stated: “This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength.”“I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my 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.
Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Beau Flynn will produce the film. The 2016 film’s Moana voice actress, Auli’i Cravalho, will work as an executive producer. The film’s director has not yet been announced. Johnson made no mention of whether any additional original cast members will be appearing in the live-action adaptation.
The 2016 release of the animated film, which brought in over US$680 million at the box office, was a huge success for Disney. The film followed an adventurous girl named Moana, who was picked by the ocean itself to reunite a mysterious artefact with the goddess Te Fiti in the tale. Moana encounters the banished demigod Maui, who helps her in her mission.
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