Moana Live-Action Remake: Polynesian Cast, New Visuals

0:00It's March 23rd. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today starts now. AI-powered and trending. Disney is remaking its hit animated film Moana as a live-action movie, blending real actors with photo-realistic animation for the characters. Ten years after the 2016 original became a massive success, the new version stars Catherine Lagaya as the brave young hero in Moana with. Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui. It hits theaters on July 10th. The story follows Moana, daughter of Chief Tui, on the island of Motanui, as she sets out to restore the heart of the goddess Tefidi and save the all-stay-feeding. World from Destruction. John Tui plays the strict Chief Tui, while Reena Owen takes on the role of Wise Grandma Tallah. Director Thomas Kale has hinted that the music, including songs like How Far I'll Go, will feel fresh with Lagaya's unique style. Fans remember the original voices, like Ali Iqravalho as Moana and Temuera Morrison as Chief Tui, but this cast brings Polynesian heritage to the forefront.

1:08Johnson described wearing a heavy prosthetic suit in the hot Maui sun as tough, with crew members helping him cool down between takes. The change honors the story's cultural roots while updating it for live action. Other favorites return in stunning CGI, like the guiding ocean spirit, the fiery villain Taika, Moana's loyal pig Pua, clumsy rooster Hey Hey. Shiny Obsessed Crab, Tamatoa, and the pirate Kakamora, more casting details may come as production wraps up. Expect the same epic ocean adventure, with new visuals and voices that capture the spirit of the islands, ready to sail into theaters this summer.