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David G. Derrick Jr.

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IMDb talks with stars Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, and Hualalai Chung, songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, writer-director Dana Ledoux Miller, and directors David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand to learn more about the highly anticipated sequel to Disney's 2016 animated hit. The cast and crew discuss how 'Moana 2' expands on the original while paying homage to fan-favorite characters and details, reveal what it's like to return to characters three years after the events of the first movie, and share their love for past Disney animated characters and songs. Plus, Dwayne Johnson reflects on fans' love for his character Maui and the most frequent request he gets from 'Moana' diehards in real life. And Auli'i Cravalho talks about her go-to fast-food meal and the practical lessons she's learned from touring the world as a Disney star.
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David G. Derrick Jr. was born on 22 June 1978 in Farmington, Utah, USA. He is a director, known for Moana 2 (2024), Megamind (2010) and Rise of the Guardians (2012).
BornJune 22, 1978
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    Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Maui, Moana, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana 2 (2024)
    Moana 2
    6.8
    Movie
    • Director
    • 2024
    Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Jack Blessing, David Cross, Walt Dohrn, Tina Fey, Stephen Kearin, Danny Mann, Tom McGrath, Mike Mitchell, J.K. Simmons, Peter Sohn, Justin Theroux, Christopher Knights, Jessica Schulte, Jonah Hill, Brian Hopkins, Jasper Johannes Andrews, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, Emily Nordwind, Ella Stiller, and Kristen Phaneuf in Megamind (2010)
    Megamind
    7.3
    Movie
    • Art Department
    • 2010
    Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Pine in Rise of the Guardians (2012)
    Rise of the Guardians
    7.2
    Movie
    • Art Department
    • 2012
    Flushed Away (2006)
    Flushed Away
    6.6
    Movie
    • Art Department(as David Derrick, uncredited)
    • 2006

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    Art Department

    • Zootopia 2
      • storyboard artist
      • 2025
    • Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jaboukie Young-White in Strange World (2022)
      Strange World
      5.7
      • Head of Story
      • 2022
    • Wilmer Valderrama, Angie Cepeda, María Cecilia Botero, Carolina Gaitan, Stephanie Beatriz, Diane Guerrero, Adassa, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Rhenzy Feliz, Jess Darrow, and Mauro Castillo in Encanto (2021)
      Encanto
      7.2
      • additional storyboard artist (as David Derrick)
      • 2021
    • Alan Tudyk, Benedict Wong, Gemma Chan, Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Thalia Tran, and Izaac Wang in Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
      Raya and the Last Dragon
      7.3
      • storyboard artist
      • 2021
    • James Earl Jones, Kathy Griffin, Alfre Woodard, Scott Adsit, Carlos Alazraqui, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Michael Beattie, Bob Bergen, Sebastian Cavazza, Cedric The Entertainer, Dane Cook, Walt Dohrn, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Penny Johnson Jerald, John Kani, Florence Kasumba, Beyoncé, Phil LaMarr, Danny Mann, Mike Mitchell, Don Rickles, Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris, Peter Sohn, Aron Warner, Christopher Knights, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Will.i.am, Kristen DeLuca, Christopher Lee Parson, J. Lee, Donald Glover, Eric André, Billy Eichner, Teri Reeves, Ryan Potter, Chance the Rapper, Kristen Phaneuf, JD McCrary, Josh McCrary, and Shahadi Wright Joseph in The Lion King (2019)
      The Lion King
      6.8
      • storyboard artist
      • 2019
    • Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Kearin, Temuera Morrison, Alan Tudyk, Nicole Scherzinger, Any Gabrielly, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana (2016)
      Moana
      7.6
      • story artist
      • 2016
    • Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment (2014)
      Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
      6.5
      Video Game
      • additional story artist
      • 2014
    • Turbo FAST (2013)
      Turbo FAST
      6.5
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist (as Dave Derrick Jr.)
      • 2013–2014
    • Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Pine in Rise of the Guardians (2012)
      Rise of the Guardians
      7.2
      • storyboard artist
      • 2012
    • The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010)
      The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
      8.3
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2012
    • Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Jack Blessing, David Cross, Walt Dohrn, Tina Fey, Stephen Kearin, Danny Mann, Tom McGrath, Mike Mitchell, J.K. Simmons, Peter Sohn, Justin Theroux, Christopher Knights, Jessica Schulte, Jonah Hill, Brian Hopkins, Jasper Johannes Andrews, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, Emily Nordwind, Ella Stiller, and Kristen Phaneuf in Megamind (2010)
      Megamind
      7.3
      • storyboard artist
      • 2010
    • Jay Baruchel and Randy Thom in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
      How to Train Your Dragon
      8.1
      • additional story artist
      • 2010
    • Jerry Seinfeld in Bee Movie (2007)
      Bee Movie
      6.1
      • story artist (as David Derrick Jr.)
      • 2007
    • Flushed Away (2006)
      Flushed Away
      6.6
      • additional story artist
      • storyboard artist (as David Derrick, uncredited)
      • 2006

    Animation Department

    • Alan Tudyk, Benedict Wong, Gemma Chan, Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Thalia Tran, and Izaac Wang in Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
      Raya and the Last Dragon
      7.3
      • story artist
      • 2021
    • The LeBrons (2011)
      The LeBrons
      4.3
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist (as David Derrick)
      • 2013
    • Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Jack Blessing, David Cross, Walt Dohrn, Tina Fey, Stephen Kearin, Danny Mann, Tom McGrath, Mike Mitchell, J.K. Simmons, Peter Sohn, Justin Theroux, Christopher Knights, Jessica Schulte, Jonah Hill, Brian Hopkins, Jasper Johannes Andrews, Quinn Dempsey Stiller, Emily Nordwind, Ella Stiller, and Kristen Phaneuf in Megamind (2010)
      Megamind
      7.3
      • story artist
      • 2010
    • Jay Baruchel and Randy Thom in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
      How to Train Your Dragon
      8.1
      • additional story artist
      • 2010
    • Flushed Away (2006)
      Flushed Away
      6.6
      • additional storyboard artist (as David Derrick)
      • 2006

    Director

    • Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Maui, Moana, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana 2 (2024)
      Moana 2
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2024

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    Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson Relish New, Emotional 'Moana 2' Journeys
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    Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson Relish New, Emotional 'Moana 2' Journeys

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      • Dave Derrick Jr.
    • Born
      • June 22, 1978
      • Farmington, Utah, USA

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      Working on Moana was a gift, personally and professionally. The film Moana caught and shared the spirit of Polynesia with the world. I am honored to continue her story and to celebrate the rich and beautiful cultures of the Pacific Islands.

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