Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson lampooned for ‘goofy’ wig in live-action Moana trailer

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is facing some jokes online after the release of the new Moana trailer on Monday, with many people commenting on his wig.

The actor, age 53, will reprise his role as Maui in the new live-action film, a character he originally voiced in both the animated movie and its 2024 follow-up.

The short, two-minute video offered a first look at the characters from the film, including Moana, played by 19-year-old Catherine Laga’aia.

About halfway through the trailer, Dwayne Johnson makes a striking entrance as Maui, a demigod with the extraordinary ability to transform into various animals using a magical fishhook.

However, fans quickly jumped to social media to share their thoughts on the star’s wavy wig. 

One person joked that the hairstyle looked like a quick fix – just a wig thrown on, while another commented it was unusual to see him with hair.

One fan playfully asked about the actor’s wig, while another commented on the live-action movie, saying they weren’t sure it was needed but the trailer looked good overall – except for the unusual wig worn by D’Rock, which they found amusing.

Many people agree that the live-action adaptation wasn’t a good idea, and that the original animated version was superior.

An X user criticized the CGI effects and called Rock’s wig ridiculous. Another user shared a screenshot of a comment saying they disliked the wig, adding, ‘No, ma’am.’

Someone commented that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson looks really silly in this! They said they’d much prefer a classic, traditionally animated Disney movie like the ones from years ago.

Honestly, I’m craving the magic of films like ‘Princess and the Frog’ and ‘Tangled’ – even something totally unexpected like ‘Disney’s Dinosaurs’ would be amazing! But I really think we need to move away from live-action remakes. Let’s focus on bringing completely new stories to life, or adapting fresh ideas – that’s where the real excitement is!

Someone posted on Instagram that they’ve informed casting agencies the Weird Al biopic sequel is paused, but they’re still receiving submissions of actors’ headshots. The post included a screenshot of Dwayne Johnson from the movie’s trailer.

However, not everyone agreed, with one fan excitedly writing, ‘Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was perfectly cast as Maui – it’s like he was born for the role! Those tattoos look amazing, and I can’t wait for the movie to come out on July 10th.’

Someone on X praised the casting choice, saying Dwayne Johnson is perfect for the role. They expressed their longtime admiration for Maui, highlighting his energy, music, and charismatic personality, and are confident Johnson will excel in the part.

Dwayne Johnson voiced the character of Maui in both the 2016 animated film and its 2024 sequel.

In a recent interview with Extra, the actor described walking onto the set of the live-action remake for the first time as a truly revealing experience.

He confidently stated he fully understands Maui – his voice, personality, and the source of his character. He feels prepared and knows how to portray him effectively.

Johnson said he immediately noticed a difference when he started working on the new adaptation. He described it as feeling very real and tangible, with a focus on the human element.

It hit me suddenly, like I was experiencing life through my grandfather’s eyes and understanding what his life was like.

In 2024, Dwayne Johnson displayed his muscular build while filming in Hawaii, leading some fans to wonder if he was actually wearing a body suit.

He also told Extra that the suit was difficult to get into. He was pleased when someone commented that he’d ‘bulked up’ because that meant the suit was doing its job of making him look bigger.

The actor explained that it takes a couple of hours each day to get into character and apply the necessary makeup and costume.

Thomas Kail, the director of the live-action Moana movie, recently discussed Dwayne Johnson’s makeup and hairpiece used to create his character, Maui, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

‘We knew that it had to be something that could have real lift to it,’ the filmmaker explained. 

When you’re filming on the water, you have to consider practical things like how everything looks when it’s soaked. For example, during the making of Moana, we actually had to ask ourselves, ‘What does it look like wet?’ The prop we used gained seven extra pounds from absorbing water throughout the long days of filming.

Johnson also admitted that the wig and prosthetics had been ‘a challenge’ while filming scenes. 

The star also mentioned to the publication, ‘You’ve gained another 40 pounds.’ They went on to say that performing – whether acting or singing – feels liberating.

It took some getting used to expressing emotions while wearing the heavy costume – all the prosthetics, hair, and padding weighed about 40 pounds.

Joining Dwayne Johnson and Joe Laga’aia in the new movie, which opens July 10th, are also John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owens.

After the first preview was released late last year, many fans reacted negatively to the live-action remake of Moana, calling it ‘CGI slop’.

One person on X expressed frustration, pointing out the irony of a live-action adaptation being made from a CGI-animated movie that already had a CGI sequel released recently. They sarcastically called it a ‘CGI slop fest.’

One commenter noted that only 0.42% of the trailer featured live-action footage, while another criticized it as potentially the most pointless shot-for-shot remake ever made.

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2026-03-25 07:04