Dwayne Johnson on his Moana role: It has brought me closer to my own culture

Moana 2 will see Moana and Maui reunite for the new voyage

Dwayne Johnson arriving for the UK premiere of Moana 2 in central London (Lucy North/PA)

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has said starring in Moana has brought him closer to his Polynesian culture as he reflected on the importance of representation on screen.

The Hollywood star, whose mother is Samoan, returns to his role as the beloved demi-god Maui for the sequel to Disney’s 2016 animated hit.