Maui in the upcoming Moana live‑action remake is being played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who also voiced Maui in the original 2016 animated film.

Who Maui Is

Maui is a larger‑than‑life demigod from Polynesian-inspired mythology who partners with Moana on her ocean voyage.

He’s portrayed as a charismatic trickster hero with magical shape‑shifting powers granted through his enchanted fishhook.

Live‑Action Casting News

  • Dwayne Johnson is returning to portray Maui in the live‑action adaptation, reuniting with the role that was modeled in part on his own Samoan heritage and family background.
  • The character design and story draw from multiple Pacific Island myths about Māui rather than a single tradition, which is expected to carry over conceptually into the live‑action version.

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