Watch: Dwayne Johnson Shares Sweet Experience of Having His Kids in 'Moana 2' (Exclusive)Dwayne Johnson as a live-action version of Moana's Maui-luscious flowing locks and all. What could be better than this? Though Auli'i Cravalho handed over the strong-willed titular character's sails to Catherine Laga'aia, her demigod counterpart is back to who he's meant to be, reprising his role for the July live-action release of the beloved Disney flick.