The live-action Moana gets its first set of photos, showing Dwayne Johnson's reprising Maui in a fully tattooed look and the Disney titular hero.

Apart from Johnson as Maui, the demigod, Catherine Laga‘aia […] The post Moana: Dwayne Johnson's Live-Action Maui Appears in Set Photos appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie ...

Johnson, 52, reprises his voice role of Maui the demigod in both the forthcoming animated sequel and live-action version, the latter alongside Laga'aia.

Original Moana star Auli'i Cravalho addresses the casting of Catherine Laga'aia as the live-action version, who will star alongside Dwayne Johnson.

Cravalho is working on that adaptation as an executive producer, while young actress Catherine Laga'aia will portray Moana opposite Johnson in the live-action version of the story.

The studio is also in production on a live-action Moana movie, due out in 2026 from director Thomas Kail, that will see Johnson also play Maui and newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia set to play Moana.

Alongside Johnson, the upcoming live-action Moana film will star Catherine Laga’aia in the titular role, John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.

Dwayne Johnson may be known for his muscles, but in order to play the larger-than-life demigod Maui in the upcoming live-action "Moana," he's getting a little help from a bodysuit.

Fans of Disneys Moana have been given their first glimpse of the live-action version of the title character, played by Catherine Laga-aia, and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as demigod Maui in ...

The studio is also in production on a live-action Moana movie, due out in 2026 from director Thomas Kail, that will see Johnson also play Maui and newcomer Catherine Laga‘aia set to play Moana.

But they got into boats and started shooting pictures.” The live-action “Moana,” which sees newcomer Catherine Laga’aia take on the title role, is set to release in summer 2026.