Fandom’s Reaction on Live action remake
Five years after the actor originally portrayed the Polynesian princess, The House of Mouse decided that the movie required a revamp.Auli’i Cravalho Although some believe it will be fascinating to witness their favorite characters come to life, the bulk of fans believes that the film’s original release in 2016 makes a remake premature. The animated version of the movie cannot be topped and still feels very new, so there is no need to remake it, according to the fandom, which has also been outspoken in its opposition to Disney’s decision to do so.
While some Disney fans have expressed their disappointment, others have praised Auli’i Cravalho’s choice and even referred to it as “respectful.”
Announcement by Auli’i Cravalho
The 22-year-old announced it on Instagram last week, telling followers she was “honored to pass this baton” to the following actor.
Auli’i Cravalho revealed in a video that she won’t be appearing in the future movie and wished her coworkers from the animated version of the movie, who would be reprising their roles, the best. She also discussed how crucial it is for many cultures to be represented on film, and she wholeheartedly agrees with the movie’s decision to do so. She released a statement regarding her absence from the movie:
“My life and career were gloriously changed when I was cast as Moana at the age of 14. I will not be playing the same part in this live-action remake, the Disney star announced. She continued, “I believe it is vitally crucial that casting appropriately represents the characters and themes we want to tell. Following her admission that she wouldn’t be taking part in the live-action Moana adaptation, Auli’i Cravalho received accolades.
In Moana, a daring adolescent embarks on a perilous expedition to save her people. She encounters Maui (voiced by Johnson) along the way, a strong demigod who leads her on her mission.
Reason of Quitting
Although Auli’i Cravalho is Native Hawaiian, she is lighter skinned than her on-screen counterpart and also has Chinese, Irish, Portuguese, and Puerto Rican ancestry.
This is what led the actor to quit the part; however, Cravalho did reveal that she would be working as an executive producer to help with casting.
In the brief clip, she gushed to viewers, saying, “I cannot wait to help find the next actress to portray Moana’s courageous spirit, undeniable wit, and emotional strength.”
She went on to say: “I’m truly honored to pass this baton to the next young woman of Pacific Island descent in honor of our incredible Pacific peoples, cultures, and communities that help inspire her story, and I look forward to the beautiful Pacific representation to come.”
Fan’s Reaction
The Moana star’s absence from the live-action version may have disappointed some fans, but others have applauded her decision.
Many fans expressed their sadness in Cravalho’s tweet that they wouldn’t be able to hear her sing again at first, but many also thanked her for the “understandable” solution.
With the issue of colorism in the Lilo and Stitch remake, while it would be intriguing to see the same actress portray the character in a live-action version, remarked one fan, “Much respect to you Auli’i. I respect your desire for a genuine representation of Moana in this iteration of the role.
“You’re magnificent and incredible for doing this for another actor to get the chance to be Moana and have it be part of their career journey,” another person said.
The words of the third person were: “I’m so proud and excited to see what you’ll do for this film!!!”
Another Twitter user remarked, “Love her for this,” and a third just replied with three applaud emojis.
“See? More actors and actresses with light skin should practice this. Let’s stop being colorblind because you just want the chance to say it,” one person said.
Recently, viewers of the live-action adaptation of Lilo and Stitch, a popular Disney series about a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo and her alien pet Stitch, accused the casting of “colorism” for using lighter-skinned actors to portray some of the darker-skinned animated characters in the original series.
Wrapping Up
Auli’i Cravalho won’t be appearing in the remake, but Dwayne Johnson has said he will play the lead role. Auli’i Cravalho is only one of the numerous original cast members from the animated version that will not appear in the movie. Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia will produce the movie through their Seven Bucks Productions, and Auli’i Cravalho Beau Flynn will do it through his Flynn Picture Co. We’re eager to see how far he and the new cast can advance!
