Moana Live Action Cast
Meet the talented actors bringing your favorite characters to life
Catherine Laga'aia
as Moana
Originally voiced by: Auli'i Cravalho
New Zealand actress of Samoan descent, making her feature film debut as the beloved heroine Moana.
Dwayne Johnson
as Maui
Originally voiced by: Dwayne Johnson
Returning to voice the charismatic demigod Maui, Dwayne Johnson brings his star power and Polynesian heritage to the live action adaptation.
Temuera Morrison
as Chief Tui
Originally voiced by: Temuera Morrison
Iconic New Zealand actor returning to play Moana's father, the chief of Motunui island.
Nicole Scherzinger
as Sina
Originally voiced by: Nicole Scherzinger
Singer and actress returning as Moana's loving and supportive mother.
Rachel House
as Gramma Tala
Originally voiced by: Rachel House
Acclaimed New Zealand actress bringing back the wise and spirited grandmother who guides Moana on her journey.
Alan Tudyk
as Heihei (Voice)
Originally voiced by: Alan Tudyk
Voice actor extraordinaire returning as the lovable and hilariously clueless rooster Heihei.
Live Action vs Animated Cast
| Character | Animated Voice (2016) | Live Action (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Moana | Auli'i Cravalho | Catherine Laga'aia |
| Maui | Dwayne Johnson | Dwayne Johnson |
| Chief Tui | Temuera Morrison | Temuera Morrison |
| Sina | Nicole Scherzinger | Nicole Scherzinger |
| Gramma Tala | Rachel House | Rachel House |
| Heihei | Alan Tudyk | Alan Tudyk |
Who Plays Moana in the Live Action?
The role of Moana in the live action adaptation is played by Catherine Laga'aia, a talented young actress from New Zealand with Samoan heritage. This will be her feature film debut, and she's already generating excitement among fans of the original animated movie.
Is Dwayne Johnson in Moana Live Action?
Yes! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is confirmed to reprise his role as the demigod Maui in the live action remake. Johnson, who has Polynesian heritage himself, was a fan favorite in the original animated film and his return has been highly anticipated.
Full Cast List
The Moana live action cast features a diverse group of actors, many of whom have Pacific Islander backgrounds. The film aims to authentically represent Polynesian culture while bringing the beloved animated characters to life on the big screen.