Will Auli’i Cravalho Reprise Her Role As Lead in Moana 2?

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In Moana 2, Dwayne Johnson will repeat his role as the deity Maui, and Auli'i Cravalho will sing the role of Moana once more.

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The voice of Auli'i Cravalho will be heard in Moana 2, the follow-up to the 2016 animated feature.

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That puts an end to rumors that she was part of the movie.

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As a result of the casting, Dwayne Johnson, who plays the film's demigod Maui, and Cravalho will collaborate once more.

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Dave Derrick Jr. is the director of the follow-up, which has music from Grammy Award winners Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'i, and Mark Mancina.

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In May 2023, Cravalho announced to her fans that she would not be playing Moana again in the live-action film adaptation.

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In a video that was uploaded on Instagram at the time, she remarked, "It wonderfully changed my life and started my career when I was cast as Moana at 14."

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“In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role. I believe it is absolutely vital the casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell.”

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Sr continued, “So, as an executive producer on the film, I cannot wait to help find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength. "

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