Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has confirmed that he is lending his voice to the demigod Maui in Disney’s animated feature film Moana.
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Excited to star as “Maui” in Disney’s next big animated musical, MOANA. Incredible story! **clears throat #TimeToSing https://t.co/mtuvFgRkaE
โ Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 3, 2014
As Maui, Johnson will aid the lead character, a young girl, in her search for a legendary island, hidden in the world of Oceania.
Maui is a character from Hawaiian folklore, who raise island and tied down the sun.
Moana, directed by Ron Celemnts and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin) will open in theaters in 2016.