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How ‘Lilo & Stitch's’ Maia Kealoha & Sydney Agudong Grew a Sisterly Bond
- Maia Kealoha appeared for the first time in a feature film portraying the character Lilo Pelekai in Disney's 2025 live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.
- The adaptation retells the 2002 animated story of Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl who adopts Stitch, a mischievous alien experiment created by Dr. Jumba Jookiba.
- Key scenes show Maia, aged seven during filming, delivering an emotional performance where Lilo mourns a seemingly dead Stitch, supported by an acting coach and rehearsals.
- Director Dean Fleischer Camp admired Maia's authentic performance, noting that when filming began, she immediately delivered the heartfelt scene authentically without needing multiple attempts.
- The film underscores themes of family and acceptance by depicting the deepening relationship between Lilo, Nani, and Stitch, ultimately delivering a heartfelt message about the significance of chosen family and the power of compassion.
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Lilo & Stitch 2025 cast: Who stars in the live action remake?
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