Dwayne Johnson Talks About Heritage, 40-Pound Bodysuit While Playing Live-Action Maui for ‘Moana’

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Dwayne Johnson discussed his transformation into Maui for the live-action Moana movie coming to theaters this summer. Dwayne Johnson Talks About Playing Live-Action Maui While performing in the live-action Moana movie, Dwayne Johnson remarked that he underestimated the grueling but rewarding nature of his transformation as Maui. He wore a 40-pound bodysuit that took an estimated two and a half hours every day to put on. The wig alone weighed seven pounds, allowing the hair to have lift and authentically accentuate Maui’s mana – spiritual energy that is tied to his appearance....