Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hollywood First Look chatted with the cultural trust for the new live action Moana.
Featured in this interview:
Tiana Nonosina Liufau
Opetaia Foa’i
Dr. Grant Muāgututiʻa
In this exclusive interview, they share:
Their North Stars for adapting the film.
Moving tattoos
More about Moana:
In “Moana,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar® nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Beau Flynn, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, Kail and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana”and “Moana 2.”“Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina.
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#moana #therock #disney
Hollywood First Look chatted with the cultural trust for the new live action Moana.
Featured in this interview:
Tiana Nonosina Liufau
Opetaia Foa’i
Dr. Grant Muāgututiʻa
In this exclusive interview, they share:
Their North Stars for adapting the film.
Moving tattoos
More about Moana:
In “Moana,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar® nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Beau Flynn, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, Kail and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana”and “Moana 2.”“Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina.
Check out HOLLYWOOD FIRST LOOK: bit.ly/3tLRBCY
Here's our INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/3dIkwSW
Say "Hi" on FACEBOOK: bit.ly/2Pgg7Ny
Find us on X: bit.ly/2Ph6pdN
Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@hollywoodfirstlook
Correspondent/Producer/Editor: Dana Han-Klein
instagram.com/thedhk
tiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat
@thedhk
Senior Producer: Kiyra Lynn
#moana #therock #disney
