Catherine Laga’aia joins Dwayne Johnson as Moana in live-action film slated for July 2026

The upcoming film will begin production this summer.

The Sydney, Australia, native also joins John Tui, who will portray Moana’s father, Chief Tui, Frankie Adams, who will portray Moana’s mother, Sina, and Rena Owen, who will play Gramma Tala.Auli'i Cravalho can't contain her excitement in video confirming 'Moana 2' return“I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” Laga’aia said in a quote shared in the press release. “My grandfather comes from Fa’aala, Palauli, in Savai’i.

It will also “celebrate the islands, communities of Pacific Islanders in a spectacular adventure,” the press release read.Kail said in a statement that he is “thrilled to have met Catherine, Rena, Frankie and John through this casting process.”“I cannot wait to all be on set together,” he added. “And there’s no better pair to be in a canoe with than Catherine and Dwayne -- actually, trio: Heihei is ready too.

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