Next Chapter of Dwayne Johnson’s $600M Success Gets Better After a Broadway Icon Comes on Board

Dwayne Johnson’s future Hollywood plans are out and it hooked a lot of his fans. The news got confirmed surrounding the live-action remake of Moana. Soon after the confirmation, Johnson’s presence in the film also got confirmed. The former wrestler reportedly plays the role of ‘Maui the demigod’, the same character he voiced in the animated version. But if you are a ‘theater’ fan, we’ve got yet another good news for you.

The director for the Hollywood project has just been reported. Some of you may know him from the popular film, Hamilton. The director has even won Tony Award for his work in the field.

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Moana’s live-action announcement has excited several Disney fans. And now with the news by the Hollywood Reporter that Thomas Kail will be directing the movie, theater fans might join the fandom. Kail has experience with theatricals, so he is expected to deliver a natural job at a musical-style Disney movie. The way Disney’s stories are woven makes Kail an excellent match for the same.

Disney’s Moana bagged a box office collection of more than $600 Million. Some would argue that Disney’s plans and Dwayne Johnson’s stardom blended in the perfect way to provide the movie with such remarkable numbers. With a new project on the horizon, let’s see if the live-action version would be able to cross this record. Moreover, would fans love it as much as the animated one?

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As good as things may sound for Disney’s upcoming big project, there is one disappointing news that could make you upset if you were looking forward to seeing the original cast of the movie.

Dwayne Johnson’s old ‘Moana’ is being changed

Auli’i Cravalho, the actress who voiced the protagonist in the film is reportedly being changed. Cravalho herself revealed in an interview recently that she won’t be coming back to reprise her original role from the 2016 movie.

The actress feels rather humble for the chance she got in the original movie and the offer she received now. However, Cravalho believes that the cast should be set according to the story that Disney is trying to portray and she wouldn’t be the perfect fit to play Moana’s role.

If you are concerned about how Moana’s role will turn out in the live-action adaptation, we’ve got news to ease your worry. Cravalho is reportedly one of the executive producers for the live-action remake and will be helping the newly cast ‘Moana’ to help her fit into the character better.

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With the announced director for the film, fans wouldn’t be wrong to get their hopes high for the film. Are you excited too?