Dwayne Johnson Talks Live-Action "Moana" — What "Moana" Means to the Cast
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Dwayne Johnson's Polynesian heritage connects him to Maui!
Johnson, who has Samoan ancestry, plays demigod Maui — a figure from Polynesian mythology. He reprises the role he first voiced in Disney's 2016 animated Moana. Learn more at Wikipedia
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Dwayne Johnson's grandfather was a real Samoan chief!
Johnson's grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, held a chiefly title in Samoa. Playing Maui — a demigod hero from Polynesian mythology — carries deep personal meaning for Johnson, whose Samoan roots tie directly to Moana's culture.
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