Disney’s Moana gets live-action treatment, reveals Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Fans of Disney’s Moana will be thrilled to learn that a live-action version is in the works.
Announced this morning in a special video from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who starred as Maui in the 2016 animated version, the heartfelt video features the actor with his two young daughters on a Pacific Island beach.
As they play in the sand and look out to sea, The Rock says: “These Pacific Islands and their culture inspired a very special story. And that story is, drum roll please ...”
And his daughters, Jasmine, 7, and Tiana, 4, shout: “Moana!”
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with his daughters, Jasmine, 7, and Tiana, 4, make a special announcement. Photo / Disney
The Rock continues, revealing that “We are so happy to announce that a live-action reimagining of Moana is in the works.”
While it’s unclear just when the live-action movie might be released and whether or not The Rock will reprise his role as Maui, he goes on to list the characters fans can expect to see again: “Moana, Gramma Tala ... Te Fiti, Pua the Pig ... Heihei the Chicken ... and of course, Maui will be in it too,” he says bringing his hands to his chest. Read More…
