The Rock Provides Update On Film Production Set To Begin

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Former multi-time WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has provided an update on his latest film production set to begin.

Disney recently revealed that The Rock’s hit aminated film “Moana” is set for their sequel to be released on November 27, 2024.

Ahead of this announcement, Johnson revealed that the live-action adaptation of “Moana”will be made and set to begin production in 2024. Both films will follow the massive success that was the “Moana” film in 2016.

In an Instagram post, The Rock announced the cast for the live-action adaptation. Catherine Laga’aia will play the role of Moana, John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Grandma Tala, while Johnson will reprise his role as Maui. He wrote:

Exciting and inspiring casting news as we begin to bring together our Live Action MOANA Family.

CATHERINE LAGA’AIA AS MOANA
@JohnTui1 AS CHIEF TUI
@FrankieAdams AS SINA
@RenaOwen AS GRAMMA TALA

And yours truly, as the demigod ~ MAUI🪝

It’s our deepest honor to share the legends, songs, dances and traditions of our Polynesian culture with all of you and your families around the world.

Production begins this August.

~ Maui

#MOANALiveAction
In theaters JULY 10, 2026!

Directed by Thomas Kail
Music by Lin Manuel Miranda

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Exciting and inspiring casting news as we begin to bring together our Live Action MOANA Family.

CATHERINE LAGA’AIA AS MOANA
JOHN TUI AS CHEIF TUI
FRANKIE ADAMS AS SINA
RENA OWEN AS GRAMMA TALA

And yours truly, as the demigod ~ MAUI🪝

It’s our deepest honor to share the… pic.twitter.com/oWW4fyp7Ev

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 7, 2024

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