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At 19, Catherine Laga’aia makes her feature-film debut as Moana in Disney’s live-action remake, after beating out 32,000 applicants via an Instagram casting call; she discusses bringing her own take to the character, the Pacific Islander representation on Motunui, and the mix of nerves and excitement as she navigates sudden fame while learning from Dwayne Johnson and director Thomas Kail.
In a D23 Q&A ahead of Moana’s July 10 premiere, Catherine Lagaʻaia discusses embodying Moana in Disney’s live-action remake and the importance of authentic Pacific representation, while Dwayne Johnson explains Maui’s flesh-and-blood portrayal and the collaboration with director Thomas Kail and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda to honor Polynesian culture. The piece highlights the film’s large production scale (about 2,000 people involved) and previews exclusive CinemaCon portraits as the team aims to honor the animated film’s legacy while charting a fresh course for the live-action voyage.
The live-action adaptation of 'Moana' is currently in production, with newcomer Catherine Laga’aia spotted filming a beach scene in Oahu, Hawaii. This scene appears to depict Moana's early interaction with the ocean. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is returning as Maui, and has shared details about his costume for the film. Meanwhile, 'Moana 2' is already in theaters.