Although he is well-known for his muscular physique, Dwayne Johnson is using a bodysuit to help him portray the enormous demigod Maui in the upcoming live-action of ‘Moana‘.
Fans are excited to finally see the actor portray Maui in the long-awaited Disney project. Here’s everything Johnson revealed about his role in the film.
Why Is Dwayne Johnson Wearing A Bodysuit In ‘Moana 2’?
In an interview with Extra, the WWE wrestler and actor, who is now promoting the live-action film, was questioned if he had bulked up for the part. Johnson acknowledged that he couldn’t claim credit for Maui’s body, but he was happy that the costume looked realistic.
“That’s a suit that took a long time to put on,” Johnson said. “So, I’m so happy you said, ‘You bulked up,’ because when you say, ‘You bulked up,’ that means you couldn’t tell.”
He also added that apart from his bulky physique, Maui also has a lot of tattoos and it would have been difficult to get that transformation done every single day.
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Talking about the leaked set photos he said, “We shot outside and when those pictures surfaced, I was like, ‘Shit, we got caught,’ cause we were putting up, like, walls so there was no paparazzi. But they got into boats and started shooting pictures.”
Everything About Moana’s Live-Action Sequel
The live-action version of ‘Moana‘, starring Catherine Laga’aia, is scheduled for release in the summer of 2026. For the time being, Disney fans can watch ‘Moana 2’, the animated follow-up to the 2016 original movie, in theaters.
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Jared Bush, who wrote the original film, co-wrote the script. Dana Ledoux Miller, who most recently contributed to the writing and directing of ‘Moana 2‘, is joining him as a writer. The film will be directed by Thomas Kail.
