Long-haired Dwayne Johnson... Transforming into Maui while carrying 18kg [Moana]

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Dwayne Johnson has transformed into Maui.

Dwayne Johnson, who provided the voice of Maui in the Disney animated film 'Moana', has directly transformed into the legendary hero Maui in the live-action movie 'Moana'.

'Moana' is the most dazzling ocean adventure film of this summer, following a girl chosen by the sea, Moana, as she sets sail for the unknown seas to save a cursed island alongside the legendary hero Maui.

Dwayne Johnson, who plays the legendary hero Maui in the film 'Moana', made extraordinary efforts to complete the character.

Dwayne Johnson cited special makeup and a full-body suit as the greatest challenges in his transformation into Maui. The prosthetics, wig, and full-body suit worn to realize Maui's unique appearance weighed approximately 18kg, and filming was conducted while wearing them.

Despite having to film for long hours in hot weather while wearing a thick full-body suit, Dwayne Johnson stated, "Wearing an actual body suit creates a tactile and emotional connection. It feels as if it moves and breathes with your body. That is why I took on the challenge, and I successfully overcame it." In particular, seeing Dwayne Johnson, who is always bald, wearing a wig is a new sight.

Dwayne Johnson did not stop at simply replicating the appearance. To express the muscular character of Maui, he had to gain weight and maintain it throughout the filming period. He also made great efforts to move naturally and express emotions while wearing heavy makeup and costumes. With such unremitting efforts from appearance to movement and emotional expression to realize the character, expectations are high for what kind of Maui Dwayne Johnson will present in this work.

The film 'Moana' is scheduled for release on July 8.

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