‘Moana’ Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’iea’s 200% Synchronized Live-Action Casting Draws Attention!

This summer’s most dazzling ocean adventure film, ‘Moana,’ in which Moana—the girl chosen by the sea—sets sail into uncharted waters with the legendary hero Maui to save an island trapped under a curse, is drawing attention with a high-synchronization cast. 

First, Catherine Laga’iea, cast as Moana, drew global attention at the time of the casting announcement with visuals that perfectly resemble the Moana character. On top of that, Awe‘i Kravalho, who voiced Moana in the original animated film, joined the production and served as a newly emerged talent directly selected for the role, sparking interest in the Moana character that Catherine Laga’iea will create. Through the released trailer, audiences responded strongly to how well she handled Moana’s signature features—her abundant curly hair, dark eyebrows, and her spirited personality—boosting expectations for the live-action that Catherine Laga’iea will bring to the screen even further.

Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson’s involvement, who previously handled the voice cast for Maui in the animated version, further increases the film’s credibility. In particular, when the animated ‘Moana’ was released, Dwayne Johnson—who generated a major buzz just as Maui himself—again portrays a strong yet free-spirited side in a playful, humorous way, heightening curiosity about the legendary hero Maui he is actually set to play. With an impeccably realized fit, muscular physique, a full array of Polynesian traditional tattoos, and even his signature mischievous voice, the film is set to prove once again that this is a 200% live-action casting that goes beyond animation. Drawing attention with a high-synchronization cast, ‘Moana,’ which is building expectations as the best ocean adventure film this summer, is scheduled to open on July 8.