Exciting updates have been revealed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson concerning the much-awaited live-action adaptation of Disney’s Moana.
The news broke out in April 2023 that not only will Dwayne be a producer on the project, but so will Auli’i Cravalho, who lent her voice to the titular character in the original animated film.
While attending the WWE WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event on February 8 in Las Vegas, Dwayne dropped a hint about a significant casting milestone for the film.
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Spectators were thrilled when he mentioned, “One of the exciting things about that was actually finding our Moana and how exciting that has been,” during his conversation with ET. Further teasing fans, Johnson remarked that the team has found the perfect actress for Moana, but did not reveal her identity just yet.
Johnson also shared more about the team behind the live-action Moana, including the return of Lin Manuel Miranda for the music and director Tommy Kail of Hamilton fame.
The actor-producer unveiled that the film’s shooting is expected to commence later in the year and projected an impressive scale for the movie’s production design.
Fans might also be intrigued to hear about the recent developments regarding Moana 2.
FAQs About Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’
Who is producing the live-action ‘Moana’ movie?
Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho are both attached as producers for the live-action adaptation of ‘Moana’.
Has the role of Moana been cast?
Yes, Dwayne Johnson confirmed that casting for Moana has been completed, but the actress chosen for the role has not been revealed yet.
Who else is part of the live-action ‘Moana’ team?
Lin Manuel Miranda is returning to work on the music for the live-action film, and Tommy Kail, known for his directorial work on ‘Hamilton’, will be directing.
When will filming for the live-action ‘Moana’ begin?
According to Dwayne Johnson, shooting for the film is expected to start later in the year.
Conclusion
Fans of Disney’s Moana can rejoice as the development of the live-action movie progresses. With a global search for the perfect actress to take on the iconic role now concluded, and an experienced creative team at its helm, the live-action adaptation seems to promise a fresh yet faithful retelling of the beloved story. Although details like the release date and full cast are still under wraps, the excitement continues to grow with each update shared by the dynamic producer, Dwayne Johnson. Stay tuned for more information as this eagerly anticipated project moves forward.