
Auli’i Cravalho explains why she won’t reprise ‘Moana’ role in upcoming live-action film
LA TimesDisney’s “Moana” is getting the live-action treatment, and Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced the animated film’s title character, says it’s important to her not to reprise the role. I believe it is absolutely vital that the casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell, so as an executive producer on the film, I cannot wait to help find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength.” Movies In ‘Moana,’ Disney sets sail with another female protagonist Walt Disney Animation Studios has officially shoved off on “Moana,” offering a first look at the CG-animated adventure set in the South Pacific and slotting a late-2016 release date for the film. The 23-year-old, who stars as as Janis ‘Imi’ike in the musical remake of “Mean Girls” hitting theaters Friday, told the Wrap that while the “Moana” universe is expanding with a forthcoming Disney+ animated series as well as the live-action remake, she had turned down playing the character again as a deliberate move to pave the way for more Pacific Islander representation in Hollywood. “I want that door to swing wide open and I cannot wait to meet the next Moana.” Disney’s live-action “Moana” is scheduled to hit theaters June 27, 2025.
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