The live-action remake of “Vaiana” receives a major update from Dwayne Johnson

July 8, 2024

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announces when production of Disney’s live-action film will begin
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The main cast includes Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.
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Author Jared Bush co-wrote the screenplay.

It’s about time, guys, because Disney’s live-action Vaiana – The wonderful world of love The film finally has a planned production timeline, announced by none other than the demigod Maui himself! Dwayne The Rock Johnson, who represents the shapeshifting deity in all Vaiana – The wonderful world of love productions, shared the exciting news on Instagram over the weekend and announced the main cast for the upcoming film. As we all know, The Moana remake will be released in two yearsas production has been delayed by over a year, and it will be a year and a half after the release of the highly anticipated Vaiana 2 – The Great Adventure.

Johnson, who reprises his role as Maui and also serves as one of the film’s producers in the live-action adaptation, Vaiana – The wonderful world of loveconfirmed that production will fully begin this summer. “Exciting and inspiring casting news as we begin to produce our live-action Vaiana – The wonderful world of love Family,” he wrote, before sharing and tagging the previously announced cast members. “It is our great honor to share the legends, songs, dances and traditions of our Polynesian culture with all of you and your families around the world. Production begins this August.”

As one of Disney’s most popular and successful animated films, Vaiana – The wonderful world of love-related updates always send fans into a frenzy and the upcoming remake is no exception. The project is led by Hamilton‘S Thomas Kail while Jared Bushthe original Vaiana – The wonderful world of love Author, wrote the new screenplay together with Dana Ledoux-Miller. In addition to Johnson, other producers are also involved in the project: Daniel Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Beau FlynnAnd Lin Manuel MirandaAlthough Miranda did not return to write the music for Vaiana 2 – The Great Adventurehe will be back with new music for the live-action film.

Who will play the lead role in the live-action adaptation of “Moana”?

As Disney recently announced, the four main actors of the live-action film Vaiana – The wonderful world of love This includes Johnson, a 17-year-old Australian native from Sydney Katharina Laga’aia, who will play the titular Moana, John Tui as Chief Tui, Moana’s father and leader of Motunui, Frankie Adams as Moana’s mother Sina and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala. Laga’aia takes over from Auli’i Cravalhowho lent his voice to the character in the original Vaiana – The wonderful world of love film and its upcoming direct sequel.

Being chosen for the role of Moana is clearly a dream come true for Laga’aia, who raved about her performance not long ago. “I’m really excited to take on this role because Vaiana – The wonderful world of love is one of my favorites. My grandfather is from Fa’aala, Palauli, in Savai’i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa. I am honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples and to represent young girls who look like me.”

While fans have until July 2026 for the release of the live-action Vaiana – The wonderful world of lovethe original film is currently available to stream on Disney Plus. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the remake.