US EditionDwayne Johnson Says 'Real Masculinity' Means Supporting Women While Debuting Moana at CinemaCon
Johnson said Maui was inspired by his grandfather and introduced Catherine Laga'aia as Moana while Disney showed new footage.
- On Thursday, Star Dwayne Johnson debuted new footage of Disney's upcoming live-action Moana at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, reprising his role as the demigod Maui.
- Based on the 2016 animated original, this "reimagining" centers on a plucky teenager venturing across the ocean to save her island from a curse, starring newcomer Catherine Laga alongside Johnson.
- Johnson discussed the grueling physical demands of playing Maui, noting he worked through wearing "an additional 40 pounds" of prosthetics and a bodysuit during filming.
- During the presentation, Johnson defined "real masculinity" as men empowering women, framing Moana not as a princess but as a warrior hero while sharing a photo of his late grandfather, Peter High Chief Maivia.
- Directed by Thomas Kail, the film hits theaters July 10, representing the latest test of Disney's live-action ambitions following the billion-dollar success of Lilo & Stitch.
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