In the footage from the filming of «Moana», Dwayne Johnson impresses with his body shapes ITC.ua readers wondered whether it was training, diet or chemistry — but these are the wrong answers.
Dwayne Johnson is well-known for his muscles, but a bodysuit helped him to play the giant demigod Maui in the upcoming film adaptation of the cartoon «Moana». During the interview Extra The actor was asked how he prepared for the role. He admitted that his massive perfect body was not his own doing, but he liked the realism of the costume.
«This suit took a long time to put on. I’m so glad you said that: «You’ve gotten bigger», because when you say: «You got bigger», it means you can’t tell [that it’s a fake body]»,” Johnson said.
When photos of Johnson as Maui hit the web, discussions began about how he got that shape. The costume helped Johnson not only «grow» muscles, but also acquire Polynesian tattoos.
«It takes a few hours every day to transform», — the actor added.
Johnson also spoke about the leaked photos:
«We were shooting outside, and when these pictures came out, I thought: «Shit, we got caught» because we put up walls to keep the paparazzi out. But they got in boats and started shooting».
The film «Moana» will be released in the summer of 2026, and in the meantime, you can watch the animated film «Moana 2», the sequel to the story, in theaters. It is expected to make a splash at the box office and bring in the biggest profit in Disney Animation’s history this weekend.
Source: Variety