Disney casts Catherine Laga’aia as title role in live-action « Moana, » starring alongside Dwayne Johnson.
Catherine Laga’aia will join Dwayne Johnson in the live-action feature film.
Disney has officially announced the casting for Moana in the live-action « Moana » movie.
Catherine Laga’aia will join the production as Moana, the headstrong, sea-loving teenager, alongside Dwayne Johnson, who is reprising his role as Maui, a Polynesian demigod.
Laga’aia spoke about how much the role means to her. « I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites. »
« My grandfather comes from Fa’aala, Palauli, in Savai’i.
