Moana is getting the live-action treatment, and the remake will see the return of the mythological and human cast of characters. The Disney playbook of adapting its historic catalog of animated movies into live-action “reimaginings” has been immensely successful in theaters and on Disney Plus. Disney has produced many live-action movie remakes of its classic animated features. Some of these remakes have been hits at the box office, like The Lion King, which grossed $1.7 billion (via Box Office Mojo). While these movies may feel uninspired, there’s a market and an audience for live-action versions of classic animated films.
Moana is another in a long line of animated musical fantasy films by Disney. Its story follows the titular Pacific Islander princess, who sets off on an oceanic voyage to save her island from a destructive blight. Along the way, Moana meets Maui, a trickster demi-god, and together they work to restore the heart of Te Fiti and save her home while also redeeming Maui. Demi-gods and mythical figures, as well as Moana’s people, round out the movie’s characters. Here’s a guide to the cast of the live-action Moana remake, which characters they play, and what else they’re known for.
