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In a much-anticipated announcement, Auli’i Cravalho, the voice actor for the first movie of Moana, has officially confirmed that she will be returning for the sequel, Moana 2, despite the uncertainty surrounding Auli’i Cravalho, who will reprise her role in the recently announced sequel. Especially since she has previously stated that she will not be playing the character in any future live-action Disney productions.
News of Cravalho’s return was first reported by Deadline, and Cravalo herself took to Instagram to express her excitement about “Official Return to Motunui”, a replica of Moana’s home.
Dwayne Johnson, who voiced the demigod Maui in the original film, is also expected to reprise his role in Moana 2. Johnson is also set to play Maui in the live-action adaptation of Moana.
Cravalho’s return in Moana 2 seems almost a natural fit. Due to the popularity of her voice acting in the original film As producer for the live version of Moana, Auli’i Cravalho has expressed her desire to help find the next generation of young, Native Pacific actors to play Moana. However, her latest video confirms that she will return In the animated sequel.
Auli’i Cravalho returns to join Moana 2: What comes next?
With the official confirmation of Auli’i Cravalho in Moana 2, fans are excited and enthusiastic about what the sequel will bring. Similarly, Disney has shared some exciting details about the upcoming film. climb and promised to have “An expansive new journey with Moana, Maui, and an unlikely new crew.”
The beginning of an unexpected adventure
The story of Moana 2 is set in a unique adventure where Moana’s hosts must travel to the far seas of Oceania and enter the lost waters of the dead. This storyline dates back to the announcement of Disney+’s Moana series in December 2020. However, Disney executives, including CEO Bob Iger, were impressed by the cinematic nature of those world episodes. So it was decided to change the structure into a feature film.
Further development from the success of the first part
From the synopsis, Moana 2 will expand on the story that made the first film a success. This includes the relationship between Moana and Maui and Moana’s connection to her ancestors and her culture. and adventures that take place against the background of a beautiful animated film.
Answering big questions
In addition to the adventure and new crew members joining Moana and Maui on their adventures, Moana 2 also has the potential to answer some big questions from the 2017 film, including why is Maui’s human family Withdraw How much energy does the Heart of Te Fiti hold? and how Moana’s role in her community and her identity have changed.
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Moana 2’s story manages to build on the best elements from its predecessor while also weaving in some interesting new stories. We eagerly await further details. One thing is for sure: Moana’s next adventure is sure to be an exciting one.
Source: Deadline, Auli’i Cravalho/Instagram