Jersey Buzz: NJ actor Tom Pelphrey welcomes first child; Disney’s live action 'Moana' in the works with Dwayne Johnson

In Tuesday’s Buzz, Tom Pelphrey and Kaley Cuoco welcome their first child; and Disney’s live action “Moana” is in the works.

News 12 Staff

Apr 4, 2023, 11:30 AM

Updated 549 days ago

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Tom Pelphrey and Kaley Cuoco welcome their first child

New Jersey's own Tom Pelphrey and actress Kaley Cuoco welcomed their first child Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey over the weekend. Pelphrey, who was born in Howell, is best known for his roles on "Guiding Light" and "Ozark.” Cuoco is known for her roles in "Flight Attendant" and "Big Bang Theory.”

Live action 'Moana' remake in early stages of filming

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will take part in the live action version of Disney’s "Moana.” On his Instagram page, he announced that he's in Hawaii shooting the picture. Johnson was the voice of Maui in the 2016 animated film. He didn't say if any other talent from the original film will be starring this time around. He also didn't mention a release date, only that the movie is still "very early" in the process.