Dwayne Johnson has been reimagined as an updated version of Maui in new live-action Moana art. The actor, who voiced the demigod Maui in the 2016 animated film Moana, is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Moana 2 and the live-action remake of Moana.
Moana 2 is scheduled for release on November 27, 2024, while the live-action Moana remake is slated for June 27, 2024. New art from @wweaiart provides a glimpse of what Johnson might look like as Maui in the live-action version of Moana.
The AI-generated images show Maui in various settings, including standing stoically with Johnson's face and the animated character's tattooed body. Other images depict Maui at sea, hinting at his interactions with the oceanic setting of Moana. The art offers a preview of the challenges involved in translating Moana into a live-action format.
For Maui's character, significant effort will be required from the makeup team to recreate his tattooed chest realistically. The live-action adaptation will need to meticulously craft Maui's look, including his supernatural abilities such as superhuman strength and shapeshifting.
Disney's Moana is set in ancient Polynesia and follows the story of Moana, a princess on a quest to return the Heart of Te Fiti to its rightful place. Along the way, she encounters Maui, the trickster demigod who aids her in her mission.
