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"Moana" is set in ancient Polynesia and tells
the story of a teenage girl who sets sail on an epic journey to
help save her tribe.
The animated version was released in 2016 and racked up nearly
$683 million at global box offices.
"I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the
beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen," said
Johnson, who voiced the role of the demigod Maui in the original
film.
"This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our
people’s grace and warrior strength," said Johnson, whose mother
is Samoan.
The actor said the new movie was in the early stages of
development. No release date was announced.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Mark Porter and Jonathan
Oatis)
(Photo: Actor Dwayne Johnson poses at the world
premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" as a part of
AFI Fest in Hollywood, California, U.S., November 14, 2016.
REUTERS/Danny Moloshok)
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