Dwayne Johnson announces 'live-action reimaging of Moana is in the works' | Life

Walt Disney Co is developing a live-action version of its animated movie hit Moana, star Dwayne Johnson announced at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday. | News24Arts

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, who voices demigod Maui in the animation, announced that"a live-action reimagining of Moana is in the works" on Monday.

The actor added that all the original's favourites will be in the live-action film, including Pua the pig, Heihei and himself, as the character he voiced. No other details are available at this point., star Dwayne Johnson announced at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday. "I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen," said Johnson, who voiced the role of the demigod Maui in the original film."This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength." is set in ancient Polynesia and tells the story of a teenage girl who sets sail on an epic journey to help save her tribe.

"Aloha everyone, from beautiful Hawaii," he says in the clip."The Pacific islands and their cultures inspired a very special story. One that you all know very well." "We are so excited and happy to announce that a live-action reimagining of Moana is in the works. Moana, Gramma Tala, the music, the dance, Te Fiti, Pua the pig, the village, the beautiful, powerful ocean. And one more... What's that guy's - Oh! Yours truly, Heihei the chicken. Kidding. Heihei is gonna be in it. But of course, Maui will be in it too.

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