The much-anticipated new Disney film will tell the story of an adventurous teenager who sets out on an impossible-looking mission to fulfil her ancestors' quest, reported Contactmusic.
Johnson, 42, who has previously starred in 'Pain & Gain' and the 'Fast & Furious' franchise - is wanted to voice the part of a demi-god known as Maui.
Johnson's proposed character joins Moana as she sets out on her mission to find a fabled island. The pair must tackle an unenviable array of challenges, including a giant see creature, as they try to reach their end destination.
The film will also feature Vin Diesel and will mark the final on-screen appearance of Paul Walker, who died in a car accident on November 30, 2013.