Disney continues to bet on bringing its animated classics to versions live action, being Lilo & Stitch your next project. At the moment it has not been mentioned if the plot will follow the same line that we already know or if it will have any major changes. However, some of the actors who will be part of the main cast have already been confirmed.
Initially, little Maia Kealoha was confirmed to give life to Lilo, a choice that was highly applauded. Later, it was learned that Sydney Agudong would play Nani, a choice that was heavily criticized because the public considered the actress to be too white for such a role. Now the arrival of Kahiau Machado is announced for the role of Nani’s boyfriend and actress Jolene Purdy, who will replace the much-loved Mr. Bubbles with a new character, a change that has ignited social networks once again.
Kahiau Machado will be in charge of playing David Kawena, better known as Nani’s boyfriend or love interest. Although the actor is considered a talented, charismatic and handsome young man, users on social networks affirm that he is not the best option to play David, since he is too white and his features are not even close to those of the character. animated.
They even claimed that actor Kekoa Kekumano (known for his appearance in The Withe Lotus) He was the one who should keep said paper.
Who has also officially joined the film is the actress Jolene Purdy, who will play the child services agent, Mrs. Kekoa. Said role will arrive to replace the beloved Mr. Bubbles.
A social worker, a practical, kind and patient woman who regularly communicates with Nani, who she can tell is struggling to stay afloat while taking care of her younger sister. However, she can’t help but be alarmed by what she finds in the house, baffled to think that young Lilo isn’t getting the supervision she needs from her. Later, Mrs. Kekoa has no choice but to find a satisfactory foster family.
– ‘Knight Edge Media’ magazine
The arrival of Ms. Kekoa and the removal of Mr. Bubbles has called into question the turn this story will take.
On the other hand, it is still unknown which other actors will join the main cast, as well as the date on which filming will begin and its next premiere.
Source: Okchicas
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