Dwayne Johnson opened up about how he physically transformed himself into Maui while filming the live-action version of 'Moana'

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson told reporters on the Moana 2 red carpet he got some help to attain the godly physique needed to play Maui

While Dwayne Johnson is certainly no slacker when it comes to muscles and tattoos, the actor has revealed that he’s worn a bodysuit while shooting Disney ‘s live-action Moana movie. Johnson, of course, plays Maui, the incredibly buff demi god whose many tattoos help tell the story in the animated films.

Dwayne Johnson may be known for his muscles, but in order to play the larger-than-life demigod Maui in the upcoming live-action “Moana,” he’s getting a little help from a bodysuit. The actor and WWE wrestler,

After paparazzi snapped Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on set of the live-action Moana remake, the actor revealed his bulkier physique was actually the result of a bodysuit.

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has admitted he used a special bodysuit to "bulk up" for his role in the live-action version of 'Moana' admitting the costume helped give him the right physique and saved time painting on the character's tattoos.

After paparazzi snapped Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on set of the live-action Moana remake, the actor revealed his bulkier physique was actually the result of a bodysuit.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has confirmed he is in fact wearing a bodysuit for the live-action Moana movie after leaked set photos sparked speculation that the WWE star had bulked up for the role. Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s hugely popular 2016 animated film.

Moana actor Dwayne Johnson settles the debate about his buffed-up look as the live-action version of demigod Maui in the upcoming 2026 Moana remake.