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Dwayne Johnson's Maui Wig: 12 Trials for 'Moana'
8 Jul
Summary
- Dwayne Johnson tested 12 wigs for Maui's hair in live-action 'Moana'.
- The internet's reaction to Johnson's wig was humorously strong.
- 'Moana 3' is confirmed, with 'Moana' live-action hitting theaters July 9.
Dwayne Johnson shared that perfecting Maui's hair for the live-action "Moana" required extensive effort, involving the testing of 12 distinct wigs. He found the internet's reaction to his character's flowing mane in the first trailer to be "very, very funny" and was amused by the memes created.
The live-action adaptation, directed by Thomas Kail, stars Catherine Laga'ia as Moana and features a supporting cast including John Tui and Frankie Adams. The "Moana" franchise has proven highly successful for Disney, with the original film earning $643 million worldwide and its sequel surpassing $1 billion globally.
Further expanding the beloved franchise, "Moana 3" is officially in development, as confirmed by Johnson. While a "Moana 3" is confirmed, the focus remains on the upcoming live-action film, which is scheduled for theatrical release on July 9.
