Lin-Manuel Miranda and Catherine Laga'aia on Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' and the New Song That Passes the Torch

How original Moana Auli’i Cravalho got involved in the live-action remake — and why she doesn’t cameo

Director Thomas Kail talks working with Cravalho, her contributions, and the new song with two Moanas.The two Moanas: Auli’i Cravalho and Catherine Laga’aiaCredit: Joe Maher/Getty; DisneyKey PointsAuli’i Cravalho, the original Moana, is an executive producer on the live-action film and features on a new song.Director Thomas Kail explains why Cravalho didn’t cameo in the film and instead remained behind the scenes.“She really wanted this to be Ca…

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Catherine Laga'aia on Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' and the New Song That Passes the Torch

Days before Disney's live-action 'Moana' sails into theaters, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the film's teenage star, Catherine Laga'aia, sat down in Miami for an interview, still glowing from a first screening. Here is what they said.

Interview – Catherine Laga’aia and Lin-Manuel Miranda Discuss Bringing ‘Moana’ to Life

Disney’s live-action Moana builds on the legacy of the beloved 2016 animated film while introducing a new generation of audiences to Polynesian culture through an immersive live action experience. At the heart of that journey is newcomer Catherine Laga’aia, who takes the torch from Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced the character in the animated films. Returning to the franchise is legendary songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote many of the songs th…

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Catherine Laga’aia Pick Their Moana Karaoke Songs

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Catherine Laga'aia sit down with AsianFeed to talk all things Moana 🌀