‘Moana’ Director Thomas Kail on Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui Look and Remaking a Beloved Hit: In Theater, ‘We Do Revivals All the Time’

According to Variety, director Thomas Kail addressed the backlash surrounding Dwayne Johnson's live-action Moana, offering his perspective on bringing Disney's beloved animated musical to the screen. Kail drew parallels between film remakes and theatrical revivals, suggesting that fresh takes on cherished stories are a natural part of the creative process. The director worked with original songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, who reportedly continued writing the Moana story even while performing in Hamilton on Broadway.

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