Actor commented behind the scenes of the production after leaked photos from the set generated curiosity
Dwayne Johnson revealed that he wore a special costume to play the demigod Maui in live-action Moana. During an interview with the program Extrathe actor spoke about the subject and explained the transformation process that included hours of daily preparation with the costume.
The actor was asked during the interview if he had gained muscle mass for the role. Although Johnson was pleased that the costume looked realistic, he admitted that he can’t take credit for Maui’s physique.
This is a costume that took a long time to put on,” he said. He celebrated the fact that the public believed in the look.
So I’m so glad you said, ‘You gained mass,’ because when you say, ‘You gained mass,’ it means you failed to notice.
Rumors about the costume began after leaked photos from the filming set, which sparked debates on the internet about the actor’s physique, and whether Johnson was “full-bodied” for the role. The images were captured by paparazzi who, according to the actor, used boats to circumvent the production’s security barriers.
We shot outdoors, and when these photos came out, I thought, ‘Shit, we got caught,’ because we were trying to block the view with walls.
In addition to helping to achieve the demigod’s physique, the costume facilitated the application of Maui’s characteristic tattoos.
It takes a few hours every day to transform [o visual]putting this.
My daughters, all three of my daughters were there. It was the first time we were all together in a public place before. It was beautiful. My mother was there. It’s our culture. I grew up here, got into trouble here 15 miles down the road. My grandfather is buried here. My grandfather inspired the character Maui… Everything fell into place.
About the film
The live-action Moanawhich premieres in 2026, is a reinterpretation of the 2016 animated classic. In the lead role, newcomer Catherine Laga’aia will bring Moana to life.
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In the meantime, fans can enjoy Moana 2an animated sequel already showing in Brazil and other global markets. The film grossed $13.8 million in U.S. previews alone, marking the biggest opening in Disney Animation’s history.
Source: Rollingstone
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