The American computer-animated musical action-adventure fantasy film ‘Moana‘ collected $682.6 million and was the highest-grossing film of 2016. Now the makers of the film have decided that they will release a live-action remake of the animated film but the release date of the same is yet to be announced.
Although there is no piece of information available about this live-action the fans are very excited for the film. An official confirmation has come about the main character Moana, played by Auli’i Cravalho. She will not reprise her role again. Let’s see why she would not return in the live-action remake.
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Auli’i Cravalho Is Not Returning As Moana
The live-action remake of Moana has increased excitement among the audience. But the decision of Auli’i Cravalho not to play the lead role has also disappointed them. The actress revealed the reasons behind the same and said in a video posted on Instagram that she was cast as Moana at 14, and it wonderfully changed her life and started her career. She added that she will not reprise her role and believes that it is important that the casting should be accurate and represent the characters and stories the way they should be done.
Cravalho continued and said, “So, as an executive producer on the film, I cannot wait to help find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength. I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next young woman of Pacific Island descent, to honor our incredible Pacific people’s cultures and communities that help inspire her story. And I look forward to all the beautiful Pacific representations to come. Mahalo.”
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‘Moana’ Storyline
‘Moana‘ was released on November 3, 2016, and received a good response from fans. The main premise follows Moana, the daughter of the coastal village’s chief. She is destined to reunite a mystical relic with goddess Te Fiti. The film deals with Moana’s journey to find the demigod Maui while trying to return the relic to Te Fiti alongside saving the people she loves.
Auliʻi Cravalho voiced the main character Moana. The other key characters of the film include Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Rachel House as Tala, Temuera Morrison as Tui, Jemaine Clement as Tamatoa, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, and Alan Tudyk as Heihei.
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