WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in talks with Disney to voice the character Maui, a demi-god who aids a young girl on a nautical adventure in Moana which is set to release in the year 2016.
The film will tell the story of adventurous teenager Moana, who sets out on a seemingly impossible mission to fulfil her ancestors’ quest. Born in the ancient South Pacific locale of Oceania, the natural navigator is making it her mission to find a fabled island. On her journey, she’ll join forces with her hero – Johnson’s Maui, if he signs on – and must brave all manner of challenges, including giant sea creatures, as she tries to reach her destination.
Ron Clements and John Musker, who brought the 1989 classic The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Princess And The Frog to the big screen will be the creative force behind this CG-animated comedy.
This will also be Johnson’s first voice-over work since 2009’s Planet 51. Johnson’s will appear in next year’s Fast & Furious 7 with Vin Diesel.