Disney on Monday released a new trailer for its upcoming live-action version of Moana.
The film stars newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia as the wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui from the animated film.
Fans of the original movie will recognize the scenes shown in the trailer, from Moana’s interactions with Maui to the crab who’s obsessed with shiny objects to the lava and fire creature Te Kā, along with some familiar songs, including “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors).” Fans also noted online that Johnson has a full head of flowing locks, befitting his character.
The cast also includes John Tui as Moana’s father, Chief Tui; Frankie Adams as Moana’s mother, Sina; and Rena Owen as Moana’s Gramma Tala.
Catherine Laga’aia as Moana in Disney’s live-action Moana.
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Disney is calling the film a “reimagining” of the Oscar-nominated movie. The live-action version is directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), with Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda as producers. Kail is also an executive producer along with Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in Moana and its sequel.
Moana features original songs by Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina.
The movie hits theaters July 10.
Watch the trailer below.
