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Director of Walt Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' reacts to queries about this iconic character

IANS May 9, 2025 382 views

Walt Disney Studios is set to release a live-action remake of the beloved animated classic Lilo & Stitch. Director Dean Fleischer Camp has been fielding fan questions about the iconic character Pleakley and his memorable costume choices. The trailer has already generated massive excitement, receiving 158 million views in its first day. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film's release on May 23rd across multiple languages in Indian theaters.

"I tried... I tried." - Dean Fleischer Camp on Pleakley's costume"
Mumbai, May 9: As cinephiles wait for the release of Walt Disney Studio’s "Lilo & Stitch", director Dean Fleischer Camp reacted to queries about this iconic character.

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Dean Fleischer Camp responds to fan queries about Pleakley's iconic disguises

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Live-action adaptation stars Maia Kealoha and Chris Sanders

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Trailer garnered 158 million views in first 24 hours

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Disney remake set to release on May 23rd

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) As cinephiles wait for the release of Walt Disney Studio’s "Lilo & Stitch", director Dean Fleischer Camp reacted to queries about this iconic character. The original animation featured two iconic characters - Pleakley and Jumba - a quirky alien duo who donned a series of disguises in order to blend in with the humans on Earth. Fans particularly loved Pleakley’s hilarious disguises in which he dressed up as a woman, clad in a dress and wig, rocking a bright lipstick. Now, they were eager to know if the live adaptation would include the iconic get-ups.

Camp was bombarded with fan concerns since the legendary scenes weren't featured in the recently unveiled trailer of "Lilo & Stitch".

“I have had people message me, ‘Why is Pleakley not wearing a dress?'” said Camp as he responded to comments on TikTok. “And I just want to say, I tried… I tried.”

After the sneak peek dropped, it quickly became Disney’s second most-watched live-action trailer with 158 million views in the first 24 hours.

Actors Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis will feature as Agent Pleakley and Dr. Jumba Jookiba in "Lilo & Stitch".

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, "Lilo & Stitch" is a live-action reimagining of Disney’s animated classic starring Maia Kealoha (Lilo), Chris Sanders (Stitch), Sydney Elizebeth Agudong (Nani), Kaipo Dudoit (David Kawena), Zach Galifianakis (Jumba), Billy Magnussen (Pleakley), Tia Carrere (Mrs. Kekoa), Courtney B. Vance (Cobra Bubbles), Amy Hill (Tūtū), Jason Scott Lee (Lūʻau Manager), and Hannah Waddingham (Grand Councilwoman).

The screenplay for Walt Disney Studios’ next has been provided by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, with Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin producing it, and executive production by Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, and Thomas Schumacher.

Walt Disney Studios' "Lilo & Stitch" is slated to hit the Indian theatres on May 23rd in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Priya M.
So excited for this! Lilo & Stitch was my childhood favorite. Hope they keep the original essence while making it live-action. The Hindi dubbed version better do justice to Stitch's cute voice! 🤞
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Rahul K.
Disappointed if Pleakley's iconic dresses are missing. That was half the fun! Disney shouldn't water down characters to please certain groups. Original animation was perfect as it was.
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Ananya S.
My kids have been counting days for this release! Hope the Tamil version has good dubbing. The trailer looks promising though I wish they showed more of Stitch's mischief 😄
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see how they adapt Hawaiian culture for Indian audiences. The original had such heart - hope they don't make it too commercial. Also, Zach Galifianakis as Jumba? Interesting casting!
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Sanjana P.
The original animation taught us 'Ohana means family' - such a beautiful message. Hope the remake keeps that emotional core intact. Also glad they're releasing in multiple Indian languages!
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Arjun T.
Not sure about this live-action trend... Disney should focus on original stories rather than remakes. That said, I'll probably still watch it for nostalgia's sake. Hope it doesn't disappoint like some other remakes.

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