Moana 2’s cast gets a new update that confirms the return of an original actor from the beloved 2016 film that was a critical and commercial hit.
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Summary
- Auli’i Cravalho is officially confirmed to return for
Moana 2
, despite previous uncertainty about her reprising the role. - The actor expresses excitement about returning to Motunui in a new social media post.
-
Moana 2
is also expected to see the return of Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, with a release date set for November 27, 2024.
Auli’i Cravalho is officially returning for Moana 2. Despite voicing Moana in the original film, there was uncertainty about Cravalho returning for the recently announced sequel, especially since she previously confirmed that she would not be playing Moana in Disney’s live-action adaptation.
Cravalho’s return was first confirmed by Deadline, with Cravalho later posting to Instagram to share her enthusiasm for “officially returning to Motunui,” the fictional setting that is Moana’s home. Check out Cravalho’s post below:
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Source: Deadline, Auli’i Cravalho/Instagram
Moana 2
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated adventure film about a young woman named Moana who journeys into the sea to end her island’s curse. The film will see the return of Dwayne Johnson as the eccentric and musical demigod, with Auli’i Cravalho expected to reprise her role.
- Director
- Dave Derrick Jr.
- Release Date
- November 27, 2024
- Studio(s)
- Walt Disney Pictures , Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Distributor(s)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Runtime
- 107 Minutes
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
