Sydney Agudong Cast As Nani In "Lilo & Stitch" And Fans Are Accusing Producers Of "Colorism"
A live-action version of "Lilo & Stitch" is on its way, but fans are unhappy with the casting of Nani, Lilo's older sister and guardian.
We're in the era of live-action remakes of classic animated movies, and Lilo & Stitch is next on the list. The original 2002 film follows a young girl in Hawaii who adopts a pet that she thinks is a dog. She names him Stitch but soon learns that he is an extraterrestrial who escaped from a foreign planet and crash-landed on Earth. He becomes her dear friend and sidekick as Lilo finds a way to open up Stitch's heart and introduce him to the human world. An important character in Lilo & Stitch is Nani, Lilo's older sister, who is her guardian since their parents prematurely passed away. The announcement of who will play Nani in the live-action remake of the film has caused a stir online, resulting in accusations of "colorism" and white-washing.