Dwayne Johnson Defends Wig in Moana

by Bruno Pferd March 28, 2026

written by Bruno Pferd March 28, 2026

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Dwayne Johnson emphasizes the importance of maintaining Mauis distinctive wig in the live-action adaptation of Moana, as it is a key aspect of the characters identity.
The production team put significant effort into designing and choosing the wig for its ability to accurately reflect the animated characters appearance.
Johnson acknowledged that his wig would be a talking point after the trailers release, and he embraced it as part of the characters overall presentation.
Visual effects were considered but ultimately dismissed in favor of a wig for its ability to capture Mauis hair look more effectively.

Dwayne Johnson Defends Maui’s Distinctive Wig in Moana Live-Action Adaptation

After Disney released the latest live-action trailer for Moana, attention quickly turned to Dwayne Johnson’s wig, a detail that drew some criticism. Johnson addressed the reaction in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, emphasizing the wig’s importance to the character. “Maui takes pride in his hair,” Johnson explained, “so we wanted to keep that from the animated version.” Johnson knew his hair would be a talking point after the trailer’s release, and he noted that the production team put considerable effort into its design to reflect the animated character. The team considered visual effects but ultimately chose a wig for its ability to capture the look of Maui’s hair.

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