‘Oh Disney We Got a Problem’: Sydney Agudong’s Nani Casting in Lilo & Stitch Draws Eerie Comparison to Aladdin Casting Light-Skinned Naomi Scott
Disney movies have been a mainstay since our childhood, but at the same time, the company's dark centenary legacy cannot be ignored. From racism to sexism, Disney has continued to portray what makes one feel that these movies haven't aged well with time. While Disney's decision of casting Naomi Scott (the actress is of British and Indian descent) for a live-action reboot of the 1993 classic Aladdin sounded fair to some, the company faced massive backlash for not choosing an Arab-origin Jasmine. [caption id="attachment_183801" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Disney's live-action, Lilo & Stitch finally got its Nani in Sydney Ayudong[/caption] Having said
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