Moana
Summary
repay from the animated casting , Dwayne Johnson has been confirmed forMoana ’s remaking , reprising his role as the egotistical demi - god Maui . However , leading actress Auli’i Cravahlo will not be return , meaning that not every voice actor from the cast of the animated archetype is secure to come back . That being said , there are many suitable screen actors within the original lineup of lineament that could regress to their sure-enough roles just as easily as Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson can .
Original Moana star Auli’i Cravahlo explains why she feels step down from her character and allowing another worker is good for the remake .
5Temuera Morrison
as Chief Tui
In the original motion-picture show , Chief Tui is Moana ’s father and the unwavering chief of the island of Motunui , a lovingness , if too cautious , mentor and residential district leader . Temuera Morrison ’s representative performance drew out the stoic , yet lovesome character , providing an opposing strength of custom for Moana to collide with while ultimately being there for her in the end . One of the most illustrious Māori actor out of New Zealand , Morrison also reprized his role in the Māori language dub of the film , urinate the most out of his bilingual upbringing .
A traditional on - screen thespian long before he ever lend his voice to animate flick likeMoana , Temuera Morrison would feel right at place as Chief Tui in resilient - action . Morrison is intimate with working on enceinte - budget productions with elaborated sets , perhaps most famous for his purpose as Jango Fett , Boba Fett , and the millions of clone reiterate off of the character inthe Star Wars series . This exposure to high-pitched - power franchise filmmaking would make him stark to reprise his role as Chief Tui in the flesh .
4Jermaine Clement
as Tamatoa
Despite being mostly made - up of live - action histrion , several function inthe remake ofMoanawill simply have to be animate . Creatures like the fantastical Tamatoa , a jumbo , hoarded wealth - hoarding coconut meat crab , will take an animated character , albeit in a more naturalistic - search CGI stylus that immix in well with factual actor . Disney has used this type of vitality before , in the re - wee-wee ofThe Little Mermaid , Lady and the Tramp , andThe Lion King , all of which intemperately feature animate being characters . The newMoanawill have to abide by in these film ' footstep with at least some voice - only performances .
Actor Jermaine Clement features in the originalMoanaas the interpreter of Tamatoa , and accentuates the eccentric devil with his aureate performance and surprisingly telling tattle voice . Like Temuera Morrison , Clement is of Māori heritage , and also returned to voice the character in the film ’s Māori voice communication dub . Considering how much Clement was able to discolour Tamatoa ’s character with his own personality through his vocalism in the master copy , it would be a shame not to take advantage of Clement ’s natural endowment by plainly employ him for a repeat voice carrying out as a more realistic - looking Tamatoa .
3Alan Tudyk
as Heihei
Every Disney princess necessitate an endearing animal chum , and Moana is no exclusion , with the lovable poulet Heihei tagging along with her in her eponymous adventure . Notoriously dim - witted , even for a poulet , Heihei manages to inexplicably wander his way through the dangers of the undefendable sea and survive to the closing credits , keeping the family - friendly film afloat with some much - needed comedic relief . It might be a surprise to learn thatHeihei ’s various cluck and coos really had a human voice actor behind them , and a fair esteemed one at that .
Having vocalise at least one fiber in every animated Disney moving-picture show since 2012 , playingWreck - It Ralph ’s nefarious King Candy , Tudyk is unequaled for being the only member of the cast not of Pacific Islander heritage . The Juilliard - trained performing artist managed to make Heihei ’s bird - brain antics even funnier with his hilarious squawks and chirp , elevate what would be a gently - amusive creature pal into one of the good comedic elements of the movie . The live - actionMoanawould do well to bring Tudyk ’s voice body of work back if Heihei is to feature in the remake .
2Nicole Scherzinger
as Sina
Moana ’s mother and chieftess of Motunui , Sina does n’t have an improbably large role in the originalMoana , but her front could easily be expanded on in the remake . As a Hawaii Native , Scherzinger also voiced Sina in the Hawaiian language dub ofMoana . Nicole Scherzinger may not have broad acting citation , but her status as a former pop whizz whizz in the female child group The Pussycat Dolls means she has a singing voice that can stand with the best of them , unbelievably important for a live - action performance in which a knight - over singer ca n’t be relied upon .
1Rachel House
as Tala
The mother of Chief Tui and Moana ’s Grandmother , Tala is one of the most important character for the bouncy - actionMoanare - make to get right . As Moana ’s giving influence and wise man , Tala ’s love of the ocean and noncompliant posture makes a big impression on her granddaughter , aid to barrack her to put out on her journey by depict her Motunui ’s mysterious fleet of ships . Tala was voice by Rachel House , a New Zealand actress of Māori inheritance who reprized her role in the film ’s Māori language dub , play Tala once again .
Rachel House is an experienced filmdom histrion who is quickly becoming the most recognize Māori actress , thanks in no small part due to her roles in fellow New ZealanderTaika Waititi ’s filmslikeThor : RagnarokandHunt for the Wilderpeople . Only one year older than Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson , Rachel House as a grandmother in hot - action mechanism may be a bit of a stretch . However , House has a combination of comedic timing and grounded intimacy in her performances needed to repeat her purpose asMoana ’s emotional linchpin in the remaking .
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