“And also I do stand by the decision ‘cause I feel like a lot of the things that in trying to ground these characters more and tell a story with a little more emotional depth, especially between the sisters, I feel like you have to free up real estate to allow that breathing room to do those things.

There were a few major changes made to 'Lilo & Stitch' in its transition from the 2002 animated version to the new live-action remake

Ohana means family, and the new Lilo & Stitch makes plenty of space for their original animated cast of actors in that spirit. Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee portray different characters from those they originally voiced in the animated film.