‘Moiana’ star Auli’i Cravalho announces she won’t be reprising the role in the Disney live-action remake
“In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role. I think it’s absolutely critical that the cast accurately represent the characters and stories we want to tell,” said Cravalho, who voiced the Disney character in the 2016 film.
“Moana” star Auli’i Cravalho will be involved upcoming Disney live-action remake However, she has now revealed in the 2016 animated film that she will not be reprising her role.
The 22-year-old actress announced the news in an Instagram video on Friday.
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“When I was cast as Moana when I was 14, it was a wonderful life change and started my career,” said Cravalho. “In this live-action adaptation, I will not be reprising the role. I think it’s absolutely critical that the cast accurately represent the characters and stories we want to tell.”
“As executive producer of the film, I can’t wait to find the next actress who portrays Moana’s brave spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength,” she continued.
“It is my great honor to pass this baton on to the next woman of Pacific descent to honor our incredible Pacific peoples, cultures and communities who inspired her story, and I look forward to all the beautiful Pacific representations to come.” be,” concluded Cravalho. “Mahalo.”
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That comes after Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Disney announced that a live-action “reimagining” of the 2016 animated film is officially in the works.
“Like its animated predecessor, the film celebrates the islands, communities and traditions of the Pacific Islanders through the eyes of a young woman who wants to forge her own path,” the studio said in a press release. “Moana’s journey of self-discovery and reflection on the lives of her ancestors has captured hearts worldwide, as has her newfound friendship with an exiled demigod named Maui.”
Johnson confirmed he will be returning as the Maui demigod by sharing a video with daughters Tia and Jasmine on Oahu’s beaches.
“Aloha everyone from beautiful Hawaii. We’re here on the island of Oahu, where I spent much of my childhood,” he shared. “As you know, Hawaii means so much to my family and me and the traditions of our ‘ohana’ or ‘aiga’ as we say in Samoa were shaped by these incredible islands.”
Johnson said that in addition to Maui and the title character, the film will also feature Gramma Tala, Pua the Pig, Te Fiti and the animation’s songs and dances. He added that he’s honored to be playing Maui again as the character was inspired by his late grandfather, Supreme Chief Peter Maivia.
“As you can see how deep this story is for me. In a way, when I bring Maui to life, I’m going in the spirit of my grandfather,” he added. “So it’s very early in the process, there’s still a lot to do.”
He ended the clip by having his kids fetch his character’s giant manaiakalani.
Johnson will also serve as the film’s producer.
The original film hit theaters in November 2016 and grossed nearly $644 million worldwide.
The upcoming live-action adaptation is one of many Disney has in the works. See what new movies you can expect Here.
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