Disney's new Princess Moana WON'T have a love interest

Disney's newest princess, Moana, won't have a love interest.

The directors, John Musker and Ron Clements, revealed at San Diego Comic Con that the story will focus on Moana finding herself, rather than finding romance.

She follows in the footsteps of recent female Disney characters like Elsa from Frozen and Merida from Brave, for whom a boyfriend isn't their first concern.

Moana is released in December.

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Eliminating Prince Charming isn't the only big change Disney are making with Moana.

Unlike most of their other animated films, the animals aren't going to talk.

Moana is Auli'i Cravalho's first acting job

The directors, who've worked on Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Hercules, also told Comic Con attendees that Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, will sing a song in the film.

He provides the voice of Maui, a Polynesian demi-god that Moana meets in the film.

Moana is voiced by 14-year-old Auli'i Cravalho, and it's her first acting gig.

She was chosen through an open audition process, where women from Polynesia were invited to try out for the part.

"Moana is such an amazing character," Auli'i told People magazine.

"She's brave, she is so empowered, she knows what she wants and she's not afraid to get it.

"That's something that I can relate to as well."

The Rock will show off his musical talents

Director Musker is also impressed with her skills. "She has a playful, mischievous wit," he said.

"She can project vulnerability, she doesn't seem intimidated at all by the challenges ahead, and her Polynesian background has helped her shape her connection to family, hard work and music.

"These are all qualities she shares with Moana."

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