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Dwayne Johnson and Thomas Kail Lead Reimagining of Disney's 'Moana'

Dwayne Johnson is reportedly involved in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Moana', alongside newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia. Director Thomas Kail is also attached to reimagine the beloved animated story.

Hamza AwanBy Hamza AwanFounder & Editor
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MoanaDisneyLive ActionDwayne JohnsonThomas KailCatherine Lagaʻaia

Catherine Lagaʻaia is said to be taking on the titular role of Moana. The project is under the direction of Thomas Kail, known for his work on 'Hamilton' and 'Fosse/Verdon'. Fans will likely be looking forward to seeing how Kail and Johnson approach this reimagining of the animated classic.

This live-action remake is part of Disney's ongoing strategy to bring its popular animated features to a new format, offering audiences a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Further details regarding the production timeline and additional cast members are expected to be announced.

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I'm Hamza Awan, founder of The Final Bell. I cover WWE with verified reporting, fan polls, and analysis written for people who actually watch the shows — not for algorithms. More about Hamza

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