For several years now, Disney has tried to prove that it is a company that seeks diversity in its talent, in its creators and in the type of stories it seeks to develop for the big screen. Although this has given much to talk about the true intentions of the brand, the truth is that it cannot be denied that they have carried out projects that definitely become very important to certain people, such as Princess and the Frog – 
85%, Lilo & Stitch – 86%either Moana: A Sea of Adventures – 96%. The most obvious step is to do live action remakes of these titles and although it would have been a great opportunity for Auli’i Cravalho to return as Moana, it seems that she would rather give someone else the chance.
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Disney’s live-action remakes provoke all kinds of comments, and although at first they seemed a fairly simple and safe option for the company to earn several billion a year, much has been criticized for changing various aspects of the original story. , while others consider it more dangerous that the producer seeks praise for its supposed constant inclusion. Cinderella – 83%, Aladdin – 70% either Beauty and the Beast – 71% They didn’t have that much trouble connecting with the public, but The little Mermaid – % it shows that hearings can still be incredibly close.
The great excuse for these attacks, usually racist and retrograde, is that Disney should focus on creating or remaking those titles that already have protagonists of color. With this in mind, it was not at all surprising that Disney quickly greenlit new movies from Moana and Lilo & Stitch. In fact, the official announcement of Moana gave it dwayne johnsonwho will return for the role of Maui, with a video where the main focus was respect for the roots and the Polynesian representation in the cinema, this animation being one of the best examples of this.
As soon as this remake was announced, the public took quite extreme positions, as is often the case with these issues. Some say that Disney is in crisis and that it is not a good sign that they are now seeking to develop remakes of films that are not so old, with some that were released less than fifteen years ago. However, for others it is a good decision because it just advances that much-needed inclusion on the big screen and can provide a golden opportunity for a new generation of artists and performers.
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The fans of Moana they are quite happy with the remake and the return of Johnson, so they assumed that Auli’i Cravalho He would also return as the protagonist, but it was recently revealed that this would not be the case. On social networks, some complained about how unfair this was, but now the actress wants to make it clear what happened and why she is ready to leave the role in the hands of someone else. In a video posted on her official Instagram account (via Deadline), the actress explained:
When I was cast as Moana at the age of 14, my life changed wonderfully and my career began. In this live action remake I will not reprise the role. I think it’s absolutely vital that the cast accurately represent the characters and stories we want to tell.
But this does not mean that the actress is not involved with the project:
So, as the executive producer of the film, I can’t wait to help find the next actress to portray Moana’s fearless spirit, undeniable wit and emotional strength. I am truly honored to pass this baton on to the next young woman of Pacific Islander descent, to honor our incredible Pacific People cultures and communities that helped inspire her story. And I look forward to all the beautiful renderings of the Pacific to come. Mahalo
For Auli’i Cravalho, the priority is to give space to someone younger who also does justice to Moana and can start her career in the cinema as it happened to her, instead of monopolizing a role that, although very relevant, also represents the limitations of this type of film. representation in the cinema, animated or live action. Despite the announcement about the remake, there is still no great news about this work or a possible release date, what will be very important will be to know the context and panorama in which it will reach commercial theaters, and much of that could be dictated by the upcoming premiere of The little Mermaid which will reveal whether or not the public is still interested in these remakes.
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