Dwayne Johnson's Maui Wig Sparks Online Chatter in Live-Action Moana Trailer

On March 25th, the live-action Moana trailer dropped earlier this week, spotlighting Dwayne

the rock Johnson back as the demigod Maui.

The 53-year-old star reprises his role from the original animated film in 2016 and its

sequel last year.

Fans zeroed in on his wavy wig right away, sparking plenty of online chatter.

The two-minute preview also introduces 19-year-old Catherine Laga Ayah as Moana, with glimpses

of Maui's shape-shifting powers using his magical fishhook.

Johnson makes a big entrance halfway through, bringing the larger-than-life character to

flesh and blood.

Social media lit up with mixed takes, many poked fun at the wig looking goofy or out of

place while others called the whole remake unnecessary after.

The recent animated sequel, still, some praised Johnson's tattoos and energy, saying he

was born for the part.

Fans shared that filming brought real challenges, like wearing 40 pounds of prosthetics, a heavy

bodysuit, and a 7-pound wet wig for water.

Scenes.

He called it an adjustment to move and a moat under all that gear, but felt connected to

the character from day one.

The film hits theaters on July 10th, alongside castmates like John Tui, Frankie Adams, and

Reena Owen, promising a fresh take on the ocean adventure.

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