Disney is going far as it can go as they recently announced that a "Moana" live-action movie is already in the works.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson, who voiced the Hawaiian demigod Maui, took her two daughters to the beach to help her announce the exciting news about the "Moana" live-action movie!
'Moana' Live-Action Movie
In an announcement video, Johnson revealed that the characters that children, and adults alike, have grown to love since the release of "Moana," will be turned into a live-action reimagined version of the movie.
Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the Disney Animated movie "Moana" was well-received by fans all over the world.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson will return as Maui, the same character he voiced in the 2016 film. It will be produced by him via his Seven Bucks Productions with Hiram and Dany Garcia.
The current production team is still in the works too. Beau Flynn will produce via Flynn Picture Co., while Jared Bush is back with Dana Ledoux Miller to write the screenplay of the "Moana" Live-Action Movie.
However, the director for the "Moana" Live-Action Movie has yet to be confirmed.
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'Moana' Live Action Movie Cast
As of this writing, the "Moana" Live-Action Movie cast has yet to be announced.
However, Auli'i Cravalho, who previously voiced the lead character "Moana" in the animated film in 2016, is set to be executive produce with Scott Sheldon of Flynn Picture Co. Although it has not been confirmed if she will also reprise her role in the film, she would be an excellent candidate for the role, given his Polynesian roots. (via The Hollywood Reporter)
Cravalho also has a background in becoming a live-action princess, as she was cast as Ariel in ABC's "The Little Mermaid Live!"
It is still not known if Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Tudyk, and Jemaine Clement will be reprising their voice-acting roles. Casting Scherzinger can also be a possibility for the live-action given her acting and vocal chops.
'Moana' Live Action Movie Music
Lin Manuel-Miranda, who penned the Grammy-winning song "How Far I'll Go" and the Billboard hit "You're Welcome," isn't confirmed yet if he will return for the project. Miranda has recently been cast in the television adaptation of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" franchise, also on Disney+, as the Greek God Hermes.
"How Far I'll Go" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but it won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
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