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Disney's 'Moana' live-action trailer unveils first look at Dwayne Johnson as Maui

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Disney released the trailer for the live-action adaptation of <em>Moana </em>on Tuesday, March 24 (PH time).</p><p>The trailer offers a glimpse at Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, who answers the ocean’s call and sets sail beyond the reef of her home island, Motunui. She is joined by the powerful demigod Maui, played by Dwayne Johnson, as they embark on a daring journey to restore balance and prosperity to her people.</p><p>The trailer also marks the first time Disney has revealed Dwayne&#x27;s look as Maui.</p><p>Fans online were quick to react to the trailer.</p><p>&quot;I can’t wait to hear her sing!&quot; one fan commented. </p><p>&quot;That casting: chef’s kiss 😗👌🏼 CAN’T WAIT!&quot; another fan said.</p><p>The film serves as a live-action reimagining of the Oscar-nominated animated hit, bringing its story to life with a new cast and cinematic scale.</p><p>Directed by Thomas Kail, the project also sees Johnson taking on a producing role. The film features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina, with Mancina also composing the score.</p><p><em></em>The<em> Moana</em> live-action adaptation<em></em> is set to be released on July 10.</p><div><iframe width="795" height="447" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n7f6hlKsxxo" title="Moana | &quot;Official Trailer&quot; | In Theaters July 10" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>It was in 2023 when Dwayne announced that a live-action of the hit animated feature would be coming to theaters.</p><p>&quot;This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength,&quot; the actor said in a past report by Deadline.</p><p>He continued: &quot;I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/4/5/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-announces-moana-live-action-set-to-hit-the-big-screen-2010"><strong>READ: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson announces ‘Moana’ live-action set to hit the big screen</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Dwayne also expressed his appreciation to Disney for supporting the project.</p><p>&quot;I want to thank my partners at Disney for their strong commitment to this special endeavor, because there is no better world for us to honor the story of our people, our passion and our purpose than through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people,&quot; he remarked.</p>

<p>The<i> Moana</i> live-action adaptation is set to be released on July 10.</p>