Dwayne Johnson’s youngest daughter Tiana beforehand refused to consider that her father was Maui in Disney’s hit animated characteristic (and considered one of her favourite films) Moana. However after Johnson’s latest Instagram submit that exhibits her and her sister Jasmine recording traces alongside him for its upcoming sequel Moana 2, it is now not possible for her to disclaim.
Along with Tiana, 6, and Jasmine, 8, whom he had along with his singer/producer spouse Lauren Hashian, Johnson additionally shares one other daughter, Simone, 23, along with his ex-wife Dany Garcia. Simone, extra broadly recognized below her ring-name Ava Raine, has adopted in her father’s footsteps as an expert wrestler. Now, his two youngest have equally began getting concerned in his movie profession with cameos within the highly-anticipated Disney sequel Moana 2. This is every thing we all know in regards to the characters they’re taking part in and the way they match into Moana’s established magical world of Oceania.
- Launch Date
- November 27, 2024
- Forged
- Auli’i Cravalho , Dwayne Johnson , Alan Tudyk , Rachel Home , Temuera Morrison , Nicole Scherzinger , Hualālai Chung , David Fane , Rose Matafeo , Awhimai Fraser , Gerald Ramsey , Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda
- Runtime
- 100 Minutes
‘Moana 2’ Guarantees Extra of What We Cherished Concerning the Authentic
In accordance with The Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2’s directorial group, David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand, revealed some particulars in regards to the sequel’s story by unique first-looks throughout the Annecy Animation Competition. Staying true to its authentic themes, the plot will dive deeper into Moana’s formidable exploration and seek for connection. It’s going to start three years after the primary film.
Throughout that point, she traversed the seas, mapped out the world earlier than her, and tried finding new individuals (the latter with out consequence). After being referred to as to embark on an expedition by her ancestors to discover a hidden island, Moana units out with new and previous buddies to interrupt a curse separating the individuals of Oceania. Though there may be nonetheless quite a bit we do not learn about Moana 2 earlier than its November launch, we are able to anticipate to see a recent journey that explores, not simply uncharted waters, however their skill to attach us — bodily and emotionally.
Dwayne Johnson’s Daughters Are Moana-Be’s
A few of the new solid members that audiences can even anticipate on-screen are the “Moana-Be’s,” voiced by Dwayne Johnson’s daughters Tiana and Jasmine. The characters are younger Montunui residents who act as Moana’s little fan membership — dressing like her and equally teasing the demigod Maui, performed by their father. Though their elements are small, in behind-the-scenes footage shared on Johnson’s Instagram web page (proven under), we are able to see the 2 ladies having essentially the most enjoyable recording their voiceovers for the movie.
Johnson gushed within the caption in regards to the “household affair,” saying that “everybody had a blast” and he was deeply grateful for the movie. Via energetic takes, jokes in regards to the mild weight of Maui’s legendary hook, and high quality time with their dad, working collectively to carry their cameo roles to life will certainly make Moana 2 a particular Johnson-family reminiscence.
Together with the “Moana-Be’s” and Johnson’s return as Maui, viewers will see quite a lot of authentic characters reprise their roles, together with its break-out heroine Auli’i Cravalho as Moana. We’ll additionally see Moana’s cute pet pig Pua, the endearingly brainless rooster Heihei, the villainous Kakamora coconut pirates, and Moana’s household. So, do not be frightened in regards to the story crusing away from its roots.
The sequel will embrace the characters audiences already know and love, in addition to increase on the place they’re now. As their new journey begins, essentially the most vital additions to the solid shall be Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Moana’s 3.5-year-old little sister Simea, and the movie’s secondary antagonist Matangi, voiced by Awhimai Fraser, who desires to forestall Moana from reuniting the individuals of Oceania. Each shall be vital motivators for Moana’s newest pursuit, however not a lot is thought but about her major opponent Nalo, a vicious god of storms.
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A Reside Motion Moana Sneak Peek
In Johnson’s prideful Instagram reel along with his daughters, a life-size Maui fishhook reproduction is difficult to disregard, particularly when evaluating its magnitude in opposition to the 2 ladies. The reveal bought followers questioning if the hook is identical prop used for the live-action Moana film that’s at the moment in manufacturing and set for a 2026 launch. A latest Instagram submit from Disney Studios co-chief Alan Bergman suggests the 2 hooks are one and the identical. Plus, with Dwayne Johnson formally signed on as Maui within the live-action adaptation, he undoubtedly may’ve introduced the hook into the recording studio to have some household enjoyable with it.
The prop matches its animated twin completely, indicating an in depth recreation of the unique movie. Disney is thought for producing live-action remakes of their most beloved animations, like 101 Dalmatians and The Lion King. Nevertheless, the unique films are normally a long time previous earlier than their newer variations. The push to recreate Moana lower than 10 years after its preliminary launch stunned quite a lot of followers. It is no secret that film studios have been investing closely in remakes and sequels, galore. Thus, some followers assume a too-soon Moana live-action film is a pointless money-grab from a studio missing new concepts, or perhaps a disrespectful transfer in opposition to animation which the corporate was popularized by.
Contemplating Moana 2 hasn’t even hit theaters but, it’s odd {that a} remake is within the works so quickly. Nonetheless, with a few of its authentic voice actors reprising their roles within the flesh, the live-action Moana shall be an thrilling particular version to the franchise not like something Disney has made earlier than. Till then, audiences can get pleasure from the brand new story and the brand new characters in Moana 2, which hits theaters Nov. 25.