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Everything to Know About Disney Remake


It’s been 22 years since Disney’s Lilo & Sew first hit theaters and, to this present day, it stays a beloved traditional for kids and adults alike.

The Hollywood Reporter broke the information that the corporate can be remaking the Hawaii-centric film into a live-action/CG hybrid in October 2018, which was initially delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, it’s been an extended highway to get the movie made, which lastly wrapped manufacturing earlier this 12 months.

Mike Van Waes wrote the primary screenplay for the live-action movie, however Chris Kekaniokalani Brilliant took over and rewrote the script earlier than filming started. Jon M. Chu was originally in talks to direct Lilo & Stitch however couldn’t as a consequence of different obligations, so Dean Fleischer Camp ended up helming the venture.

The remake started choosing up steam in July 2022 however was delayed by a number of occasions. First, manufacturing was shut down after a fireplace broke out in a trailer on set, which sparked an arson investigation to find the trigger. As soon as that was solved, the movie started manufacturing once more in April 2023 when the rest of the cast was announced. However it was shut down once more in Could 2023 following the beginning of the writers strike and remained in order the actors strike kicked off a few months later.

After Sydney Elizebeth Adugong was forged as Nani, Lilo’s (newcomer Maia Kealoha) sister, the filmmakers have been accused of colorism for selecting an actress whose pores and skin was lighter than Nani’s within the 2002 movie. Initially, Kahiau Machado was set to painting David Kawena, Nani’s love curiosity and Lilo’s pal. However after his use of racial slurs was uncovered on social media, the position was recast, with Kaipot Dudoit taking up the half as an alternative.

Regardless of its a number of hurdles, the movie wrapped manufacturing earlier this 12 months and is predicted to be launched on Disney+ someday this 12 months. So, escape the Elvis Presley information and skim on for every part there’s to learn about Lilo & Sew thus far.


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