Walt Disney Co is set to create a live-action adaptation of its successful animated film, Moana, as revealed by Dwayne Johnson at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Monday.
The original animated movie, released in 2016, is set in ancient Polynesia and follows the tale of a teenage girl named Moana who embarks on an extraordinary journey across the ocean to save her tribe. The film was a massive hit, grossing nearly $683 million at box offices around the globe.
Dwayne Johnson, who voiced the character of the demigod Maui in the animated version, shared his deep appreciation and excitement for the opportunity to bring Moana’s story to the live-action big screen.
Emphasizing the importance of the story to his own culture, Johnson, whose mother is of Samoan heritage, stated that Moana’s tale represents the elegance and warrior strength of the Polynesian people.
The live-action adaptation of Moana is currently in its initial development stages, with specific details about the production and casting yet to be revealed. As of now, no release date has been announced for the highly anticipated project. However, the upcoming film is expected to attract a large audience. Fans eagerly await a live-action retelling of Moana’s epic journey that resonated with many viewers in the animated version.
