However, the 2025 remake has instead recast Courtney B. Vance as the character.
AndGilbert Gottfrieds Iago fromAladdinwas replaced by Alan Tudyk, whose performance bore almost no resemblance to the original character.
There can be numerous reasons forDisneys live-action remakesto replace the original cast.
Some Disney films are simply too old for any of the cast to be available.
Sometimes,its also just a matter of wanting the character to look similar to their animated counterpart.
But these arent issues forLilo & Stitch.
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Theyre both 65, so its unlikely Disney would cast Vance if they were worried about Bubbles age.
As such, its likely that stature didnt play a significant role in casting decisions, either.
Ironically,Ving Rhames Luther Stickellwas originally meant to die in the firstMission: Impossiblemovie.
Lilo & Stitch is the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who befriends a fugitive alien named Stitch. Together, they navigate issues of family and belonging, capturing the heartwarming journey of reconciling a broken family through unexpected companionship.
Had that happened, the chances might have been better for him to appear inLilo & Stitch.
However, hes now the only actor besides Tom Cruise to appear in everyMission: Impossiblefilm.
