Dwayne Johnson revealed that playing Maui in Disney’s live-action Moana was physically demanding, with the actor wearing a 40-pound prosthetic bodysuit after having no time to transform his physique following The Smashing Machine. Johnson said the costume was crucial

Dwayne Johnson revealed that his Moana character Maui is inspired by his late grandfather, sharing an emotional tribute at CinemaCon 2026. He described channeling his grandfather’s spirit, personality, and love for music into the role