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Disney Announces Casting Call for children roles in Live-Action 'Moana'

Here's all the details for the Disney open casting for Moana.

Disney has announced an online casting call for various children's roles in the live-action adaptation of 'Moana'.

It's so exciting to know that some Kiwi actors are already part of the movie, but we'd also love to see some of our tamariki featured as well.

It's free to apply and there's no acting experience required.

The daily role starts from approximately NZD $1956.29 - $2151.92 and weekly rates are NZD $6790-$7470 - how goooood!

So what roles are available?

Moana - 4 years old: Actor to play a character that is female, 4 years, Pacific Islander. She is fearless and always drawn to the water, much to her father's displeasure. Little Moana is captivated by Gramma Tala's stories.

Moana - 8 years old: Actor to play a character that is female, 8 years, Pacific Islander. Lured by the horizon 'beyond the reef,' this little girl is already questioning her place in the world. She loves her family and is always the first one to help a person or creature in need. MUST SING.

For these younger version of Moana roles, they're looking for actors that can play younger version of 17-year-old Samoan Australian actor Catherine who's been selected to play the lead role.

Fale kids (1 to 3) and a village kid: Actors to play characters that are any gender, 4 to 6, Pacfiic Islander. Toddlers who are terrified by Gramma Tala's stories of demigods and demons.

Young boy - Actor to play a character that is male, 6 to 10, Pacific Islander. A young boy who gets scared when the fire he's building erupts in flames.

The Live-Action Moana's filming will take place in Georgia and Hawai?i, United States.

Here's the link for all deets and to apply