Dwayne Johnson’s greatest advice to young kids: You got to have fun in the moment

Los Angeles, June 29 (IANS) Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Moana’, recently met a few kids during the press tour of the film.

On Monday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself interacting with school kids.

One of the kids told him, “I actually love school. I just don’t like the fact that they don’t believe I’m meeting you right now”.

The actor said, “No one believes it, but they’re going to believe it now. Well, this is not AI. This is like real stuff”.

Another kid asked him what advice he would like to give to children. Responding to the same, he said, “To have fun. And that’s important. Do you guys like having fun? Alright, make sure, because life is crazy, right? Yes, we’re having fun right now. You got to have fun in the moment, right? You’re having fun right now. Life is nuts”.

Meanwhile, ‘Moana’ is the live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit, bringing back the oceanic adventure of Moana and the demigod Maui for a new generation. The film is helmed by Thomas Kail, and stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui. The story follows Moana, a young wayfinder from Motunui, who ventures beyond her island’s reef after answering the call of the ocean, embarking on a journey to restore balance to her people.

The film carries the challenge of recreating the magic of a beloved animated classic. It is scheduled for theatrical release in July 10, 2026.

–IANS

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