Lilo and Stitch dancing the Hula in Lilo & Stitch
Billy Magnussen is set to bring the beloved character Pleakley to life in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, a film that holds a special place in the hearts of many. The original 2002 animated movie tells the story of a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts what she believes to be a dog, only to discover that it’s actually an alien experiment named Stitch.
“Being an alien with Zach Galifianakis in Hawaii, I'm not upset. I'm not upset at all about that. The opportunity to play such a character as Pleakley and just be crazy, which I love doing, was a gift. I don't know even what I can say or really do. It was a treat. I can't express it. I've been finally doing some ADR stuff for the film, and I'm like, “Oh, it’s gonna be good.” It's gonna be good.
Billy Magnussen Doesn't Want You to Compare 'Lilo & Stitch' With the Original When asked how the live-action adaptation compares to the original animated film, Magnussen stressed that the new film should be seen as its own story. “I hope they embrace it as its own story. When they make these live-action films, sometimes I think people hold on to what the other one was, and they're not in competition,” he explained.
You can watch the original Lilo & Stitch on Disney+ before the live-action film hits theaters next Summer.
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