Disney would then work with AI company Metaphysic to layer an AI-generated deepfake of Johnson’s face over his similarly-built cousin, a plan that Johnson approved and which would have enabled him to skip actually coming to set on “certain days.

Disney Scraps Plan to Use AI Deepfake of Dwayne Johnson in Live-Action 'Moana' originally appeared on Parade. While Disney initially planned to use an artificial intelligence deepfake of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the live-action remake of Moana, they decided to scrap the idea after fearing the implications of using AI.

According to the report, Disney has since moved away from this plan, and the A.I. Maui won’t be seen the live-action Moana. However, the reason for this seems to have less to do with the ability to make the technology work, and more to do with logistical details and legal complications regarding deployment and security concerns.

Disney briefly explored integrating advanced AI technology into two major upcoming live-action films—Moana and Tron: Ares—only to ultimately scrap both initiatives due to legal, creative, and ethical concerns.

Disney and Dwayne Johnson had to abandon their plan to use AI to superimpose his face over a body double's body for the live-action Moana remake.

We came dangerously close to Disney using a sure-to-be-creepy Dwayne Johnson deepfake AI for the live-action remake of Moana.

Disney wanted to plant Dwayne Johnson’s face on a stunt double using AI for the upcoming live-action Moana. Here’s why they didn’t. Here’s a little something to spice up your Tuesday morning. Disney’s live-action Moana is currently in post-production,