Zendaya Joins Dwayne Johnson in Live-Action Moana Remake Fan Trailer
Disney is bringing one of its youngest and more recently introduced princesses back in live-action format with 2016's Moana getting its own remake, and fans imagine how would it look like with Zendaya playing the main character.
Earlier this year, Dwayne Johnson announced he was going to play Maui once again, but this time not only lending his voice but his whole body to the character in the live-action adaptation of Moana. Unfortunately, Auli'i Cravalho is not returning to play the titular princess in the upcoming project, so the studio will have to get a new actress for the role.
Zendaya is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now, so it would make sense for Disney or the fans to want her to be part of any project, and Moana would be a good movie for her to join the studio's classic legacy. That's why Cinema Pro Studio published a trailer with the Euphoria star joining The Rock in the film, with a very accurate description:
"Here's our concept trailer for 'Moana Live Action,' an exhilarating cinematic journey that brings Zendaya's Moana and Dwayne Johnson's Maui to life in a captivating new adaptation. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Oceania as we follow Moana, a determined and courageous young woman, on a quest to save her people and fulfill her destiny. The trailer unveils breathtaking visuals of lush tropical islands, enchanting oceanic vistas, and the vibrant culture of the Pacific Islands. Experience the heartwarming bond between Moana and Maui as they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with mythical creatures, magical encounters, and self-discovery. With an enthralling musical score, dazzling visual effects, and glimpses of the magnetic chemistry between Zendaya and Dwayne Johnson, our concept trailer offers a glimpse of the reimagined and empowering tale that awaits. Get ready to sail the high seas with Moana and Maui in a live-action adaptation that celebrates the spirit of bravery, friendship, and the magic that lies within."
Related: Auliʻi Cravalho Won’t Return to Play Moana in Disney’s Live-Action Remake
What's Moana About?
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In the original film, Moana, the princess of a really small Polynesian island, who has always shared a very special connection with the ocean, but no one has left her explore that. She is destined to follow her father's footsteps and become a leader for her people, but she wants more than that, she dreams of adventuring herself into the sea and finding out what's beyond the orison.
Centuries before Moana's birth, the demigod Maui stole the heart of Godess Te Fiti, a stone that has the ability to create life, but when he's running away with it, the stone falls from his hand and gets lost. As a consequence for Maui's behavior, the islands are slowly fading away, and when Moana is a teenager things have reached a critical state, so she decides to go into the ocean, find Maui and fix everything by returning the stone to Te Fiti.
When she finds him, Maui and Moana begin their own adventure to save the islands, although they don't understand each other very much, since she doesn't know much about navigating or what dangers await in the ocean, and he is a self-centered being who finds it difficult to think of another thing that's not himself.
Source: MovieWeb
