Live-Action reimagining of Moana

[DCBaker]

I don't think she or DTRJ were ever actually supposed to be in the roles, I think they're Executive Producing it and things got misreported right from the beginning.

THR is reporting Dwayne Johnson will return as Maui. As @MisterPenguin posted earlier, Thomas Kail will direct.

"Thomas Kail, the Tony Award-winning director of Broadway’s Hamilton, has been tapped to direct Disney’s live-action take on the studio’s 2016 animated musical sensation Moana.

Disney announced the remake earlier this spring and has secured Dwayne Johnson to return to the role of Maui, the grandiose demigod of the wind and sea.

Johnson is producing via his Seven Bucks Productions along with Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Beau Flynn is also producing via Flynn Picture Co.

Jared Bush, who wrote the screenplay for the original movie, penned the remake, along with Dana Ledoux Miller."

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Taps ‘Hamilton’ Helmer Thomas Kail as Director

Dwayne Johnson is returning to the role of Maui, the grandiose demigod of the wind and sea, which he originated in the beloved 2016 animated musical.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[DCBaker]

The Live-Action Moana film has been dated for June 27, 2025.

 

[DCBaker]

Dwayne Johnson spoke with Entertainment Tonight recently and had some news to share on the Live-Action Moana film.

"One of the exciting things about that was actually finding our Moana and how exciting that has been," he told ET. "The global search to find our Moana -- which -- between you and I, we found her -- not gonna tell you yet. [It's] very exciting."

"Lin Manuel Miranda's coming back. We're doing the music. Tommy Kail is our director, who directed Hamilton," he said. "You put everybody together and you want to put the best team together and then you really go for it."

As for what fans can expect from the film, which Johnson said he's "excited" to start shooting later this year, the actor teased, "The scale should be beautiful."

Full article below.

Dwayne Johnson Confirms Live-Action 'Moana' Film Has Found Its Star

The actor teased that Moana herself has been cast.

www.etonline.com

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Dwayne Johnson spoke with Entertainment Tonight recently and had some news to share on the Live-Action Moana film.

"One of the exciting things about that was actually finding our Moana and how exciting that has been," he told ET. "The global search to find our Moana -- which -- between you and I, we found her -- not gonna tell you yet. [It's] very exciting."

"Lin Manuel Miranda's coming back. We're doing the music. Tommy Kail is our director, who directed Hamilton," he said. "You put everybody together and you want to put the best team together and then you really go for it."

As for what fans can expect from the film, which Johnson said he's "excited" to start shooting later this year, the actor teased, "The scale should be beautiful."

Full article below.

Dwayne Johnson Confirms Live-Action 'Moana' Film Has Found Its Star

The actor teased that Moana herself has been cast.

www.etonline.com

Did he address how saying it will be released on thanksgiving is the biggest panic move…like…ever?

Can’t wait who they found though…bet she’s cheap and locked into a 3 picture deal

 

[Ghost93]

Did he address how saying it will be released on thanksgiving is the biggest panic move…like…ever?

Can’t wait who they found though…bet she’s cheap and locked into a 3 picture deal

I believe the Rock is pushing the live action Moana more than Disney since he's afraid of the state of his career post Black Adam flopping.

 

[Disney Irish]

I believe the Rock is pushing the live action Moana more than Disney since he's afraid of the state of his career post Black Adam flopping.

The guy literally doesn't have to work again if he doesn't want to. I don't think he is all that worried about his career, especially since he has another movie coming out later this year where he was paid $50M.

 

[Prince-1]

I believe the Rock is pushing the live action Moana more than Disney since he's afraid of the state of his career post Black Adam flopping.

Yeah....that ain't it.

 

[DCBaker]

The release date of the Live-Action reimagining of Moana has moved from June 27, 2025 to July 10, 2026.

‘Mandalorian & Grogu’, ‘Moana’ Live Action & ‘Toy Story 5’ Stake Out 2026 Release Dates

Big news ahead of CinemaCon for Disney — and they’re not showing off their presentation until the last day of the exhibitor and studio love-in on April 11. In big 2026 news, Jon Favreau’s big screen version of The Mandalorian — The Mandalorian & Grogu— is the updated Star Wars title on May 22...

deadline.com

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has found their Moana for the live-action film:

"Catherine Laga‘aia will be voyaging to Motunui and beyond as the adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people in Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana.

“I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” said the 17-year-old Sydney, Australia, native. “My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the main island of ‘Upolu in Samoa. I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to represent young girls who look like me.”

The cast also includes Auckland, New Zealander John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Samoan-New Zealand actress Frankie Adams portrays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen, who hails from Bay of Islands, NZ, was cast as the revered Gramma Tala.

Previously announced, Dwayne Johnson, who voiced larger-than-life demigod Maui in the 2016 animated version of the film, will reprise his role."

More at the link below.

'Moana': Here's the Cast of the Upcoming Live-Action Film - The Walt Disney Company

Catherine Laga‘aia will be voyaging to Motunui and beyond in Disney’s upcoming live-action "Moana."

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[CinematicFusion]

I wonder when we're going to start seeing live-action Pixar remakes. Just imagine the (box office) possibilities of an uncanny valley Finding Nemo franchise!

Please no gimmicky Pixar live action remakes…. Cross fingers.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Please no gimmicky Pixar live action remakes…. Cross fingers.

Pete Doctor just said 'no' to live action Pixar remakes.

 

[Disney Irish]

As posted by @Eric Graham, testing of boats for Live Action Moana -

 

[Eric Graham]

Pete Doctor just said 'no' to live action Pixar remakes.

Or Pete Docter even

 

[Heppenheimer]

As posted by @Eric Graham, testing of boats for Live Action Moana -

I wonder if we'll see something like this at Aulani.

 

[Phroobar]

I wonder if we'll see something like this at Aulani.

Isn't there already Moana stuff at Aulani?

 

[Disney Irish]

I wonder if we'll see something like this at Aulani.

Who knows maybe even a wayfinder experience where you get to be on the boat.

 

[erasure fan1]

Who knows maybe even a wayfinder experience where you get to be on the boat.

All for the introductory low price $999.99 per person.

 

[Disney Irish]

All for the introductory low price $999.99 per person.

Hey boats ain't cheap, gotta pay for them somehow.

 

[erasure fan1]

Hey boats ain't cheap, gotta pay for them somehow.

Neither is Igers new yacht.

 

[Disney Irish]

Neither is Igers new yacht.

Well that is already paid for with the $40M in stock he just sold, he's putting together that retirement plan. So much for him not leaving.

Anyways, this live action movie will be interesting.