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Dwayne Johnson reveals two reasons why it was an honor to bring Maui to live-action 'Moana'
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· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway Additionally, Catherine Laga'aia's connection to the story of Moana is also mentioned, with her experience mirroring the main character's story in her own life.
In a recent statement, Dwayne Johnson discussed his experience playing Maui in the live-action version of "Moana". He shared that it was an honor to bring the character to life for two specific reasons. Further details about Johnson's thoughts on playing Maui are available from the source.
Additionally, Catherine Laga'aia's connection to the story of Moana is also mentioned, with her experience mirroring the main character's story in her own life. For more information on Dwayne Johnson's reasons for enjoying his role as Maui and Catherine Laga'aia's personal connection to Moana, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a recent statement, Dwayne Johnson discussed his experience playing Maui in the live-action version of "Moana". He shared that it was an honor to bring the character to life for two specific…
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