After Lilo & Sew turned a $1 billion hit on the worldwide field workplace, it’s no shock the live-action film is formally getting a sequel, with the unique creator/voice Chris Sanders reportedly penning the script. So once we caught up with the solid at San Diego Comedian-Con, we fielded their ideas on what they’d wish to see, and there’s one addition they agree they’re able to see extra of within the subsequent film.
Throughout my interview with Maia Kealoha (Lilo), Sydney Agudong (Nani) and Tia Carrere (a brand new character named Mrs. Kekoa/the unique Nani voice actress), I identified how a lot I liked seeing that Nani and David’s relationship was lastly confirmed to be an actual romance as Nani goes off to varsity. Right here’s what Agudong mentioned about it:
I thought of this a bit bit and I really feel like I am excited. I believe that Nani and David are cute. I believe they’re cute. I imply, I might say that they may very well be endgame for positive. I imply, who is aware of what’s gonna occur, however I believe that they are an iconic duo for a motive.
Within the authentic film, Nani and David are a spotlight, as a result of it’s clear how a lot David is crushing on Nani. He reveals how caring he’s for Nani by serving to her search for jobs, and there is additionally that iconic scene the place he suggests the household all log on collectively after she will get fired from her newest job.
Within the live-action film, there’s a second the place Nani and David kiss as she’s jetting off to San Diego, exhibiting that maybe a romance between the pair is brewing, and Agudong is completely dwelling for it. As she continued:
They’re the proper yin and yang for positive. I am excited to discover that kind of relationship, particularly like in, from a fan standpoint within the sequel, seeing the way in which that their dynamic begins to develop. I might be curious to see how we find yourself doing it on this one too. I, and I would like to see extra of that. Kaipo is a implausible actor and he performs David so nicely. So I might be very stoked to see that.
Tia Carrere additionally put in her assist for the pairing to flourish additional, calling David “supportive and tender” whereas Nani is “pushed.” He was performed by newcomer Kaipo Dudoit, whereas the unique David was voiced by Jason Scott Lee. It’s additionally nice to see Nani getting extra of a backstory, similar to together with her browsing background, however some followers weren’t into the adjustments with Lilo and Nani’s ending.
Maia Kealoha additionally had her personal tackle why she needs to see David and Nani again for the sequel. In her phrases:
I believe that will be nice as a result of Kaipo Dudoit can also be very humorous. And my favourite scene that he performed was like, ‘I miss shredding you… I imply, I miss seeing you shred.’
That was a extremely humorous scene. Right here’s hoping we’ll lastly get extra of Nani and David’s relationship within the sequel. The trio are positively all in on extra from the supporting character.
Lilo & Sew’s launch stays to be the most important Hollywood film of the yr, and we are able to’t wait to see what they prepare dinner up within the upcoming sequel. For now, you may catch Lilo & Sew on digital!