Dwayne Johnson Found Internet Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig Very Funny
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Dwayne Johnson said he laughed "so fucking hard" at internet memes about his wig in the live-action "Moana" film. Johnson told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere that he went through 12 different wigs to get Maui's hair right, calling it one of the character's powers. He described the online reaction to the first trailer as "very, very funny" and said he told people to "just see the movie." Johnson also addressed initial pushback about a live-action reboot coming only a decade after the 2016 original, arguing that the new version has values that should be shown by real human beings. He said the "Moana" cinematic universe matters for representation, noting he did not see himself represented in media as a child. The live-action "Moana" was directed by Thomas Kail and stars Catherine Laga'aia alongside Johnson. The film is scheduled for release on July 9.
What’s reported
Johnson went through 12 wigs before settling on the final one for Maui.
He laughed "so fucking hard" at internet memes about his wig.
Johnson said the live-action version has values that should be shown by real human beings.
He cited a lack of representation in media when he was growing up.
Thomas Kail directed the live-action "Moana."
Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana; other cast includes John Tui, Frankie Adams, Rena Owen, and Jemaine Clement.
The original 2016 "Moana" earned $643 million worldwide.
The 2024 sequel earned $225 million over Thanksgiving weekend and over $1 billion worldwide.
Johnson confirmed "Moana 3" is in the works, with writers Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller.
The live-action "Moana" hits theaters on July 9.
Key figures
Dwayne Johnson, actor
Marc Malkin, Variety reporter
Thomas Kail, director
Catherine Laga'aia, actress
John Tui, actor
Frankie Adams, actress
Rena Owen, actress
Jemaine Clement, actor
Jared Bush, writer
Dana Ledoux Miller, writer
Sources: Variety
