Dwayne Johnson tried on a total of 12 different Maui wigs before finding the perfect wig option for the live-action "Moana" film. When Johnson saw the internet's reaction to these wigs, he shared his fun moments by saying, "I laughed so hard." He recounted this process in an interview with Variety reporter Marc Malkin at the "Moana" premiere in Los Angeles.

Highlighting the difficulty of the wig selection process, Johnson noted that each wig reflected a different character. "Trying each one was a lot of fun, but it was really important to find the right one in the end," he said. For Johnson, seeing how audiences and fans responded to his efforts was a source of great joy.

Memes spreading on social media were filled with humorous comments about Johnson's wigs. This also positively contributed to the film's promotion. Johnson emphasized the importance of such entertaining content in connecting with audiences. "Laughter is something everyone needs," he said, expressing how valuable these moments are in the film world.