Director Of Walt Disney Studios’ Lilo & Stitch Responds To Queries on THIS iconic Character
This summer the much-awaited release of Lilo & Stitch is all ready to steal hearts, and fans are buzzing with anticipation to see the heartwarming chemistry between the spirited young girl, Lilo and her chaotic inter-galactic companion, Stitch. Set to be the summer’s ultimate animated blockbuster, the movie promises chaos, a whole lot of ohana, and adorable characters that fans are sure to fall in love with! Longtime fans of the movie are more than aware about the goofy Agent Pleakley who is a major character in the film. Apart from being a member of the Galactic Federation, the one-eyed noodly alien is a self -proclaimed ‘Earth-expert’. In tandem with his comical partner Jumba, the two have been sent to Earth to capture Experiment 626 – Stitch.
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. Naturally, they were eager to know if the live adaptation would include the iconic get-ups. Director Dean Fleischer Camp was bombarded with fan-concerns since the legendary scenes weren’t featured in the recently unveiled trailer.
“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.” Camp’s tongue in cheek comment certainly peaks audiences’ excitement to see what’s in store for them with the hilarious characters crashing on screen. Actors Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis will feature as Agent Pleakley and Dr. Jumba Jookiba, Stitch’s creator. 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.
Walt Disney Studios’ Lilo & Stitch is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. This live-action reimagining of Disney’s animated classic stars 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 is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, with Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin producing, and executive production by Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, and Thomas Schumacher.
Walt Disney Studios’ Lilo & Stitch hits Indian theatres on May 23rd, 2025 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu