Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes New Song 'Along The Way' for Live-Action 'Moana'

Lin-Manuel Miranda has written a new original song titled "Along The Way" for Disney's live-action adaptation of "Moana." The track features vocals from Catherine Laga'aia, who portrays Moana in the live-action film, Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, and Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films, according to Variety.

VarietyLin-Manuel Miranda Writes New Song 'Along The Way' for Live-Action 'Moana'

"It was a joy to return to the world of Moana and write a new song for this beautiful live-action retelling."

Miranda praised the vocal blend of the performers, as reported by Variety. Director Thomas Kail explained that the creative team wanted to create something distinct for this film, leading to the idea of having both Moana actresses perform together, according to Deadline.

DeadlineLin-Manuel Miranda Writes New Song "Along the Way" for Live-Action Moana Remake

"We wanted to create something distinct for this film, and the idea of having both Moana actresses perform together felt like a beautiful way to honor the journey."

The song "Along The Way" is a new addition to the live-action remake, which aims to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved animated story. The film is directed by Thomas Kail and is set to feature a blend of familiar and new musical elements, as reported by both outlets.