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As ‘Moana 2’ Hits Disney+, Co-Director Dana Ledoux Miller Discusses Turning a Planned Streaming Series Into an Animated Smash — and Why the Live-Action Film Will Feel ‘Fresh’
'Moana 2' co-director Dana Ledoux Miller talks about turning a planned streaming show into a feature film as the animated adventure debuts on Disney+.
Growing up, Dana Ledoux Miller’s mother would take her and her brother to matinees of films like “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast.” After, she’d wear out her tapeplayer, listening to and singing along with the soundtracks for the animated classics, imagining she was Belle, Jasmine, Ariel or other Disney princesses. She’s co-founded an organization called Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK), which offers networking and professional development assistance to members of the community. Miller has teamed up with Jared Bush to write the screenplay for the live-action version of “Moana.” Thomas Kail, one of the creative forces behind “Hamilton,” directs with Dwayne Johnson portraying Maui, the mythological character he voiced in the animated films.
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