‘Moana’: Auli’i Cravalho Won’t Reprise Role for Disney’s Live-Action Remake
thewrap.comto Instagram to pass the proverbial torch to whoever will be playing the title role for the next go-around. “When I was cast as Moana at 14,” stated Cravalho in an upbeat and affirmative statement, “it wonderfully changed my life and started my career.” The 22-year-old continued, stating “In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising the role.
I believe it is absolutely vital that casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell.”“I can’t wait to find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength.
I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next woman of Pacific Island descent to honor our incredible Pacific peoples, cultures and communities that help inspire her story, and I look forward to all the beautiful Pacific representation to come.
Mahalo.” Cravalho will serve as an executive producer on the film.The project was announced in April via a surprise video courtesy of Dwayne Johnson.
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