Moana 2writer Dana Ledoux Miller has explained how the sequel’s production helped influence and enhance work on the live-action remake. TheupcomingMoanalive-action remakeis currently filming, with Dwayne Johnson making his return as Maui in the process. Production of the new movie was happening at the same time as the animated sequel, which was originally conceived as a Disney+ TV show before it was reworked into a theatrical feature. Both projects were written by Miller alongside Jared Bush, the latter of whom also wrote the 2016 animated original.
Speaking withScreen Rantat the Golden Globes red carpet event, Miller explained how the intersection of production betweenMoana 2and the live-action remake influenced and enhanced the upcoming movie. The writer revealed howboth production teams' love for Moana as a character helped influence detailsthat carry over from one medium to another. She also hyped up the live-action version as doing some things that couldn’t be done in animation. Check out what Miller had to say below:
ScreenRant:What are some of the things that you’re going to take from the animated version that we’re going to see in the live-action Moana?
Dana Ledoux Miller:You know, they were happening simultaneously, so I think that there was a lot of influence back and forth. It’s a character that everyone on the live-action side and everyone on the animated side was a really big fan of. I could tell that everyone loves Moana, and I can tell there was a lot of attention to detail that was really spot on.
There’s also so much we can do in a live-action film that we can’t do in an animated one, so I can’t wait for fans to see the sets and the costumes and everything else come to life.
What Miller’s Statement Says About Moana 2’s Impact On The Live-Action Movie
There Could Be Subtle Nods To Its Worldbuilding & Story
Moana 2’s storyfocused on expanding the world of the ocean, including plenty of new locations, creatures, and adversaries that were part of the title character’s latest adventure. In the meantime,the live-action version is expected to be a retelling of the first film’s story, where she and Maui seek out Te Fiti’s heart to save her island. These adventures, set three years apart, have plenty of important differences between one another. However, both the released sequel and upcoming remake promise to uphold the spirit of adventure which made the original movie so memorable when it first came out.
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Miller’s statement emphasizes the crossover between both projects, specifically how Moana’s characterization was an important element between both versions. This meansher character arc in the sequel could carry over into live-action form, even if the story andcast ofMoana 2are vastly different. Collaboration between both mediums means more franchise consistency, especially in how the main character is portrayed. This could mean the live-action remake pulls from the sequel in spirit, without compromising the original’s story.
Our Take On Moana 2’s Influence Over The Live-Action Remake
It Makes Sense Given The Simultaneous Productions
SinceMoana 2and the live-action remake of the original were in production at the same time, it makes sense the sooner project would influence the later one. Miller and Bush wrote both screenplays as well, meaning their work may have influenced some crossover between both projects in terms of presenting the character and her adventures. With both stories focused on grand adventures, and with a dynamic duo at the forefront, the influence the animated sequel had over the remake will likely become more obvious as its release date draws near.
Moana 2
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Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film continues the journey of Moana as she embarks on new adventures, exploring the vast Pacific Ocean while encountering new characters and challenges along the way.
