Trending Now - Dwayne Johnson Highlights Significance of Maui's Iconic Wig
WHO:
Dwayne Johnson, actor
Thomas Kail, director
WHAT:
Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for the live-action "Moana" has been a subject of mockery on social media following the release of the film's latest trailer.
Disney has stated that the film will not undergo creative changes despite audience criticism regarding the wig and overall look.
Dwayne Johnson discussed the transformation into Maui for the live-action "Moana."
Johnson's curly wig for the character has been a topic of discussion and mockery on social media.
WHERE:
The live-action "Moana" is produced by Disney.
WHEN:
The live-action "Moana" is set to be released in 2026.
WHY:
The significance of Maui's wig was highlighted by Dwayne Johnson in relation to his character's transformation.
HOW:
Dwayne Johnson and director Thomas Kail discussed the challenges of transforming into Maui during an interview, emphasizing the importance of the character's wig in the live-action adaptation.
Johnson and Kail spoke about the physical process and design choices behind recreating the character Maui.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 17:18 UTC)
Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for the live-action adaptation of "Moana" has sparked a wave of mockery on social media following the release of the film's latest trailer. Despite the audience's criticism regarding the wig and overall look, Disney has confirmed that the film will not undergo any creative changes. In an interview, Johnson and director Thomas Kail highlighted the challenges of transforming into Maui, stressing the significance of the character's wig in this adaptation.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 15:17 UTC)
Dwayne Johnson and director Thomas Kail recently discussed the transformation of Johnson into Maui for the upcoming live-action adaptation of "Moana," which is set to be released in 2026. During their conversation, Johnson highlighted the significance of his character's curly wig, a topic that has sparked both discussion and mockery on social media. They also delved into the physical process and design choices that went into recreating the beloved character for this Disney production.