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In Variety’s interview, Thomas Kail explains directing Disney’s Moana live-action, preserving Maui’s iconic hair and the tattoos via a skin-realistic suit, and tackling the ambitious “Where You Are” number with hundreds of dancers in stifling Hawaii heat, while framing the project as a revival-like process that honors the original story and characters and noting he doesn’t obsess over reviews.
Michelle Williams announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she welcomed her fourth child via surrogate, thanking her surrogate Christine during the show. The actress, who is married to director Thomas Kail, has a history of keeping her private life discreet, but made an exception to publicly acknowledge her surrogate and her new baby girl.
Michelle Williams and her husband Thomas Kail attended the Gotham Awards in New York City, looking stylish in black ensembles. Michelle wore a strapless black gown with a plunging bodice, while Thomas opted for a spiffy black suit. The couple walked the red carpet holding hands, and Michelle is nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance for her role in the film "Showing Up." The Gotham Awards, which kicked off the awards show season, expanded eligibility this year to include more international films and filmmakers.
Michelle Williams and husband Thomas Kail were spotted enjoying a family outing in New York City with their two young children. Williams, who recently revealed she is the narrator for Britney Spears' audiobook memoir, looked casual in fall fashion while Kail dressed down for the outing. The couple first met in 2018 and got engaged in 2019, welcoming their first child together in 2020. Williams also has a daughter from her previous relationship with Heath Ledger. Spears' memoir, which discusses her conservatorship and personal life, is set to be released soon, with Williams narrating a large portion of the audiobook.
Thomas Kail, the Tony-Award winning Broadway director known for his work with "Hamilton," has been hired to direct Disney's upcoming live-action remake of "Moana." Dwayne Johnson will be returning to reprise his role as Maui and is also producing the film through his Seven Bucks Productions studio. Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of Moana in the animated version, will executive produce. The original film grossed almost $683 million worldwide and celebrated the cultures and traditions of Pacific Islanders.