Catherine Laga’aia to star as Moana within the stay motion | Picture: X/Disney
The ocean of Hollywood has known as Australian Catherine Laga’aia as she takes on the lead function within the upcoming stay motion film of the Disney animated hit, “Moana.”
Catherine’s father, Australian actor-singer Jay Laga’aia, shared the thrilling information on Instagram with an artwork card of the previous aspect by aspect together with her animated counterpart.
“My household and I are so happy to share this information with the remainder of the world. My daughter Katie can lastly share the information that she shall be taking over the function of Moana within the live-action Disney film,” Jay wrote within the caption.
Catherine will star reverse Dwayne Johnson, who’s set to reprise his animated function because the demigod Maui within the adaptation.
Additionally becoming a member of Laga‘aia and Johnson within the ensemble are John Tui as Moana’s father, Chief Tui; Frankie Adams as Moana’s mom, Sina; and Rena Owen because the revered Grandma Tala.
“Moana” will mark Catherine’s large display screen debut, as she was first seen in a supporting function within the TV collection “The Misplaced Flowers of Alice Hart” in 2023.
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In an interview with Selection, Catherine stated that she feels excited to be given the prospect to symbolize a personality that appears like her.
“I’m actually excited to embrace this character as a result of Moana is one in all my favorites,” stated the 17-year-old. “My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. And my grandmother is from Leulumoega Tuai on the primary island of ‘Upolu in Samoa.”
“I’m honored to have a chance to have a good time Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples and to symbolize younger ladies who seem like me,” she added.
Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced Moana within the 2016 animated movie, will mentor the teenage Catherine.
“I like that Moana is a hero to all,” Cravalho informed Selection. “It modified what it meant to be a Disney princess. You could be robust and courageous and rise up towards a demigod. It feels actually good that increasingly generations are going to have the ability to relate to this character.”
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“Moana” is predicted to start filming this summer time forward of its focused July 10, 2026, launch date. The movie shall be directed by Thomas Kail, who’s recognized for his works in “Hamilton” on Broadway and Disney+.
The stay motion shall be produced by Johnson alongside Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Beau Flynn, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the songs within the authentic movie.
