Live-Action 'Moana' In The Works: Dwayne Johnson Returns

Disney is making a live-action version of "Moana" with Dwayne Johnson as Maui.

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The original animated movie was released in 2016 and earned nearly $683 million.

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Moana" is a story about a teenage girl who sets sail on an epic journey to help save her tribe in ancient Polynesia

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Johnson is deeply humbled and grateful to bring the story of Moana to life on the big screen.

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Auli’i Cravalho the actor who played Moana in the animated version will be an executive producer for the live-action film

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There is no news yet on whether Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the music for the animated version, will be involved in the live-action adaptation.

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Johnson sees the film as an opportunity to honor the story, passion, and purpose of Polynesian people.

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The new movie is in the early stages of development and no release dat-e has been announced yet.

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