The actor nicknamed The Rock announced the adaptation of Vaïana, the legend of the end of the world, in live action. He will play Maui (demi-god of the wind and the sea) and will be a co-producer with Disney studios. It was alongside his daughters Tiana and Jasmine that Dwayne Johnson was filmed on the beaches of Oahu in Hawaii. VIDEO.
Vaïana, the legend of the end of the world is one of the greatest successes of Disney animated films. The story of this courageous little girl, with a strong character, is ready to do anything to continue the quest of her ancestors and save her people from an ecological disaster. During her journey, Vaïana will meet Maui, the almighty demigod, with which she will brave the oceans. In the animated film released in 2016Dwayne Johnson lent his voice to Maui.
This time, it’s the actor who will play the character in a live action film adaptation. The one we call “The Rock” will also co-produce the film with Disney Studios, alongside Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. “It is with great humility and gratitude that I agreed to bring the magnificent story of Moana to the big screen.” said Dwayne Johnson on social media. “We are honored to partner with @DisneyStudios to tell our story through music and dance, which is central to who we are as Polynesian people,” he added. This live action film will give pride of place to the breathtaking landscapes of the Pacific Islands.
“I proudly wear this culture on my skin and in my soul.”
“This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of the grace and warrior strength of our people. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, Grand Chief Peter Maivia, is very profound to me.” explains the actor in a video posted on Instagram to announce the adaptation of Vaïana in live action:
Dwayne Johnson alongside his daughters to announce the adaptation of Vaïana
It is on the beaches ofOahu to Hawaii, where the story of Vaïana, the legend of the end of the world takes place, that Dwayne Johnson was filmed alongside his two youngest daughters: 5-year-old Tiana and 7-year-old Jasmine. The latter played the game by offering their dad a necklace of leaves around their necks, collecting shells on the beach and bringing a giant wooden hook, for the one who will interpret the demigod Maui. For the time being, the film Vaïana is only at the first stage of its development according to the American site The Hollywood Reporter. We will therefore have to wait a little longer before discovering this new adaptation of Disney on the big screen.