'Moana's Dwayne Johnson On Wig & Prosthetics To Bring Maui To Life In Live-Action Remake
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By Armando Tinoco
Published on March 23, 2026.
Disney's live-action remake of Moana, featuring Dwayne Johnson, has divided fans with his appearance as Maui. The director, Thomas Kail, explained the design behind Maui's wig and the prosthetics used to bring Maui to life. Johnson said that the challenge was balancing the weight and the need to maintain the suit for months. He also mentioned the importance of representing the Polynesian culture and its inhabitants. The film will open in theaters on July 10.
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