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'Moana' Live-Action Movie Casts Catherine Laga'aia as Its Leading Lady

Disney's live-action 'Moana' has found its titular character in Catherine Laga'aia, who joins Dwayne Johnson as Maui.

The story follows Moana, the daughter of a Polynesian chief who is chosen by the ocean to set out on a quest that will save her island and her people. "I'm really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites," Laga'aia shared in a statement, adding that the role is significant to her family as native Pacific Islanders. Hamilton and We Were the Lucky Ones director Thomas Kail leads the project and shared via a statement that he is anxiously anticipating filming with the newly announced cast members.

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