20 Essential Movie Performances That Will Define 2016
11. Dwayne Johnson - Maui (Moana)
Release Date: November 23
The Role: A demi-god known as Maui, who helps the titular protagonist (Auli'i Cravalho) as she sets off in search of an island that will save her family.
Why It'll Define 2016: Pretty much everyone loves The Rock, and that's sure to be even truer once he's appeared in a Disney animation, and a musical one at that.
It's easy to see how Johnson's larger-than-life personality and infectious charm will make him effortlessly slot into the sort of over-the-top sidekick role that made Robin Williams the hero of kids everywhere once Aladdin came out.
We've heard The Rock sing in both the WWE ring and movies like Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, so there's little doubting his ability to pull this off. Expect him to totally overshadow the protagonist and deliver a scene-stealing turn that makes you wonder, "Is it possible for this guy to be any more likable?"