While it may seem unnecessary, Disney’s Live-Action Moana is a great career move for Dwayne Johnson, who could use a win right about now.
Disney has officially announced a live-action adaptation of its hit 2016 movie Moana is in the works. Alongside this announcement was the confirmation that Dwayne Johnson is set to reprise the role of Maui, the charismatic demigod. And while the news came as a shock to many, it’s a conceptually great move for Johnson’s career.
Disney’s live-action adaptations have been numerous, and many of them have been massive successes. Films such as The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King have all received live-action treatment, and Disney has seen considerable financial gain from this practice. And now, with the announcement of Moana being the latest beloved Disney film receiving an adaptation, it’s not hard to see why Johnson chose to be a major driving force behind this project.
Dwayne Johnson Is Perfect for Live-Action Maui
While Disney fans’ reactions to live-action Moana haven’t been ecstatic, this remake could benefit the former Fast & Furious star for several reasons. For starters, Johnson is simply the perfect casting for Maui. Both in animation and in live-action, Johnson possesses every quality of Maui. Between his physical presence, comedic sensibilities and undeniable charm, Johnson is more than suited to play Maui in animation and live-action.
