Dwayne Johnson has recently posted behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of Moana 2 and discussed his reprisal of the role of Maui.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is returning to one of his most significant film characters. He is scheduled to reprise his role as Maui in the upcoming sequel to Moana, and he has recently posted some new pictures of the ongoing voice recording session.

Johnson posted on X, showcasing three photographs of himself engaged in dialogue recording at Walt Disney Animation Studios. In addition, he appended an image of his grandfather, who served as the inspiration for the character of Maui. Dwayne Johnson proceeded to enthusiastically promote the film, emphasizing its significance in relation to Polynesian culture. In addition, he hinted at the next adventures that Moana and Maui would embark on in the sequel, expressing his enthusiasm for audiences to witness Moana 2 later this year.

Johnson’s statement indicated his intention to revive the character MAUI for the sequel MOANA 2. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of reprising the role of MAUI, which had a profound impact on my life. The character of MAUI was influenced by my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia. The role and our tale have had a profound cultural impact on Polynesian communities worldwide, and it is a great privilege for me to bring them to life and share them. Fresh personalities, novel expeditions, and original melodies. We are eager for you and your family from all around the world to join us on this adventure. You will experience the essence of mana.

Dwayne Johnson has been cast to portray the character of Maui in a live-action adaptation.

Johnson will be embodying the essence of Maui in multiple ways. In addition to reprising his role as the voiceover for Moana 2, Johnson will also be playing a live-action portrayal of Maui in Disney’s upcoming remake of Moana. Due to the higher emphasis given to Moana 2, the release of the live-action remake has been significantly delayed. The initial release date of June 27, 2025 was postponed to July 10, 2026. Johnson previously announced that production for the live-action Moana film will commence in late 2024.

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The initial installment of Moana was released in 2016. Auliʻi Cravalho provides the voice for the character Moana, while Johnson lends his voice to the character Maui. The rest of the cast includes Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk. The film is situated in ancient Polynesia and narrates the tale of Moana, who is selected by the ocean to restore a goddess to her rightful place by retrieving a mysterious artifact, aided by the demigod Maui. The movie generated over $687 million globally and received several Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.

The sequel to the movie Moana, titled Moana 2, is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 27, 2024.