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Lilo & Stitch is getting a live-action remake film! The 2002 animated movie won hearts all over the world, and Disney animations have been reimagined into reboot films in recent years, such as Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Moana. Since these productions became box office hits for the company, Lilo & Stitch is expected to do the same.
Keep reading to find out everything we know about the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake!
Who Is in the ‘Lilo & Stich’ Live-Action Cast?
Rising star Maia Kealoha will be playing the lead role of Lilo. In April 2023, the outlet announced that newcomer Sydney Elizabeth Agudong would be playing Nani, Lilo’s older sister.
Previously, it was announced that Kahiau Machado would play David, Nani’s love interest; however, the role was recast after Kahiau’s old post using racial slurs started resurfacing. Now, Kaipo Dudoit will be portraying David. Additional casting includes Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles, Billy Magnussen as Pleakley, Zach Galifianakis as Jumba and Chris Sanders will be reprising his voice role as Stitch.
In June 2023, it was announced that Jason Scott, the original voice actor behind Lilo & Stitch character David, would have a “small part” in the live action film.
“I got a little, small [part]. They threw me some bones, and I said, ‘Yeah, absolutely! In any capacity,’” he said on an episode of the “Kyle Meredith With…” podcast. “I just wanted to be a part of it, so it’s a three-day cameo, and I think it will be fun. I’m playing the Luau manager. I get to see the kid that’s playing my character that I voiced, David. And I’ll get to see Lilo and I’ll get to see Nani, the new people, the actors that are playing them. So it’ll be fun.”
How to Watch the Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
The upcoming film will premiere in theatres on May 23, 2025, although an exact date has yet to be announced.
What Is ‘Lilo & Stitch’ About?
The premise of the original animation focuses on a young girl in Hawaii named Lilo and an alien named Stitch, who was genetically designed to cause destruction everywhere. Despite the odds, the dynamic duo become friends and bond over their shared perspective on family while facing drama from nosy social workers and other aliens.
The remake was first announced to be in the works in early 2018, but official details and casting information weren’t confirmed until early 2023. The script for the live-action film was written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, whereas cowriters Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois wrote and directed the original animation. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich are working as producers on the movie.
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