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Dwayne Johnson responds to Moana live-action set leaks

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As a seasoned gamer and Disney enthusiast with a soft spot for musical adventures, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming live-action remake of Moana! The prospect of Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the lovable demigod Maui is beyond thrilling, especially given my personal history with the original 2016 animated hit.

Dwayne Johnson has addressed the recent photo leaks from the upcoming live-action remake of Moana.

The movie started shooting in Hawaii before its expected release in 2026. Photos taken on set suggest that Dwayne Johnson has been working out, as he takes on the role of Maui once more, following his appearance in the popular 2016 animated film.

The actor was asked about the leaks during a new interview with Extra TV, where he confirmed he was wearing a bodysuit to achieve Maui’s demigod physique, and shared his reaction to being “caught” by the paparazzi.

He mentioned, “This outfit required quite some time to get into. I’m genuinely glad you commented, ‘You’ve built up muscle,’ since it suggests you didn’t notice.

Each day, we spend a few hours donning the transformation process. When those images appeared, it struck me, “Oh no, we’ve been discovered!” This is because we were carefully constructing barriers to keep the paparazzi at bay.

Instead of capturing the scenes, they boarded their boats and began taking photographs. By the way, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it! I’m eagerly anticipating its release. The movie is set to premiere in 2026.

In a different part of the conversation, Johnson noted that the real-life portrayal of Maui was an enlightening contrast to its animated counterpart.

He’s well-acquainted with Maui; he recognizes his voice, understands him as a person, and knows where his ideas come from. He feels confident that he has a good grasp of the subject matter, as he put it, “I have it.

As soon as I set foot on the live-action Maui set, it struck me instantly, “Wow, this is unlike anything before!” Because it was tangible, with flesh and bones, it felt incredibly real. It was almost as if I stepped into my grandfather’s presence and experienced his reality.

Moana is available to stream on Disney+ and the live-action remake is scheduled to release in 2026.

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2024-12-08 16:50

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