Living up to Robin Williams’ hilarious and beloved performance as the Genie was always going to be a difficult task, but many were willing to give Will Smith the benefit of the doubt after the actor was cast as the comedic jinn in Disney’s live-action Aladdin remake. However, reactions to the first official photos of Will Smith as the Genie have not been positive, with many complaining about the actor’s hair and noting that this version of the character resembles Sinbad more than Robin Williams’ loveable cartoon jinn.
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“Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.
Directed by Guy Ritchie from a script he co-wrote with John August, the film stars Will Smith as the Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, Navid Negahban as the Sultan, Nasim Pedrad as Dalia, Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders, and Numan Acar as Hakim.
Aladdin will be released in theatres on May 24, 2019.
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The film will also be set in Central City.