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'Weird Al' Has Peak Reaction to Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Moana’ Casting

'Weird Al' Has Peak Reaction to Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Moana’ Casting

Summary

"Weird Al" Yankovic made a humorous comment about Dwayne Johnson's appearance as Maui in Disney's upcoming live-action version of Moana. Yankovic's joke compared his own signature hairstyle to the curly wig Johnson wears in the movie. The comment has amused fans and added a comedic twist to the ongoing conversation about the film.

Key Facts

  • "Weird Al" commented on Instagram about Dwayne Johnson's role as Maui in Disney's live-action Moana.
  • Yankovic's joke centered on the similarity between his hairstyle and Johnson's wig for the movie.
  • Dwayne Johnson is reprising his role as Maui, which he originally voiced in the 2016 animated Moana film.
  • The new live-action film includes Johnson portraying Maui with a very different look.
  • Fans responded to Yankovic's post with their own jokes and praise for the comparison.
  • The film, Moana, tells the story of a girl named Moana and her journey to save her people, with Maui as an ally.
  • Yankovic's career is known for humor and parody, fitting with his reaction to this casting news.

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