The live action ‘Moana’ film has cast Catherine Laga’aia in the lead role opposite Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who returns as Maui
It was announced on Wednesday, June 12, that Catherine Laga‘aia would take on the titular role in the highly-anticipated movie opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who will reprise his role as Maui. Joining the duo are John Tui as Moana’s father, Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Moana’s mother, Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.
“I am thrilled to have met Catherine, Rena, Frankie and John through this casting process,” Kail said in a separate statement. “I am humbled by this opportunity, and I cannot wait to all be on set together. And there’s no better pair to be in a canoe with than Catherine and Dwayne — actually, trio: Heihei is ready, too.”
“I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen,” he shared in a video while on the beaches of Hawaii at the time. “This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength.
Days after Disney unveiled plans for Moana 2, Cravalho confirmed that she will return to voice the character. “We’re sailing WAY beyond the reef this November…,” she wrote via Instagram at the time.
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