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\t\t<\/p>\n Kaipo Dudoit<\/strong><\/a> is the hunky actor who plays David in the live-action remake of Disney\u2019s Lilo & Stitch<\/em><\/strong> and we have all the details you need to know about him!<\/p>\n The newcomer plays Lilo and Nani\u2019s neighbor who also works with Nani and has a crush on her. <\/p>\n Kaipo <\/strong>grew up in Hawaii and grew up around music and hula dancing as his parents both worked in that field! In addition to being an actor, he\u2019s also a licensed massage therapist, though he definitely intends on continuing to act. In a recent interview, Kaipo <\/strong>told MauiNow.com<\/a> that he hopes to do Shakespeare next.<\/p>\n On acting with an alien, Kaipo <\/strong>said, \u201cIt just really pushed and expanded my acting skills because you have to reimagine things\u2026 it was a challenge in the sense that as an actor, you\u2019re kind of used to reacting to other people.\u201d <\/p>\n Did you know that Kaipo <\/strong>wasn\u2019t actually the first choice to play David?<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Kahiau Machado<\/strong><\/a> originally had landed the role of David and his casting was announced<\/a> in April 2023. <\/p>\n In the days following the news of Kahiau<\/strong>\u2018s casting, a controversy brewed that ultimately led to the role being recast.<\/p>\n It was discovered by fans on social media that Kahiau <\/strong>had used a racial slur while making a playlist on his public Spotify account. THR <\/a><\/em>reported that Disney\u2019s vetting process uncovered the use of the slur, which seemingly led to him being dropped from the project.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>: How Did Lilo & Nani\u2019s Parents Die in \u2018Lilo & Stitch\u2019? Spoilers Revealed from Original Movie<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n