Following the surprise announcement of a live-action Moana film in development, Dwayne Johnson has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the moment on social media.
Taking to Instagram, Johnson shared a look at what it was like announcing the upcoming movie in Hawaii, with footage from the announcement included alongside footage of Johnson and his children. In a message toward the end, Johnson expressed his thanks for the moment and, in an Instagram caption, said he “felt the mana” and thanked fans for their excitement and support.
Check out the behind-the-scenes look at the live-action Moana announcement below:
The Moana live-action remake will be produced by Johnson, who plans to return for the remake, as well as Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia through their Seven Bucks Productions banner and Beau Flynn for Flynn Picture Co. It will be executive produced by Auli‘i Cravalho — the voice of Moana in the 2016 film — and Scott Sheldon of Flynn Picture Co. Jared Bush, who wrote the screenplay for Moana, will also take part in the remake’s production alongside Samoan industry pro Dana Ledoux Miller.
Released in 2016, Moana was met with positive reviews and made nearly $644 million in the box office during its theatrical run. The film has seen enduring popularity, having remained in the top 15 movies streamed on Disney+ in the United States in 2022.