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Please, no Will Smith. He's damn annoying. I'd rather have Shaq.
Well, if Will plays Genie, let Jaden play Abu, fits him well, annoying little fucker. I wonder if they keep the parrot, Jago, and who will play/voice it.Update: April 19, 2017
Will Smith in Talks to Play the Genie in Guy Ritchie's Live-Action ALADDIN Movie
Will Smith is in talks to take on the genie role made famous by the late Robin Williams in Disney’s live-action Aladdin from Guy Ritchie, Deadline reports.
The adaptation of the animated feature follows the studio’s strategy of bringing its classic animated titles to life and so far it has been a goldmine, most recently with Beauty and the Beast which has already grossed over $1B worldwide.
Smith had previously been in talks with Tim Burton about Dumbo but that did not materialize and sources say these talks are also early.
Like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin will be a live-action musical and that would fit well with Smith who is not only an actor but was known to the world for his musical prowess as The Fresh Prince rapper before he hit the little or big screen. The production is gearing up for a long, six-month shoot, so that is one consideration. It is supposed to start in the U.K. in July and wrap early next year.
John August (Big Fish) scripted the story based on the 1992 animated classic and follows the story of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine after the commoner Aladdin finds a magic lamp and, upon shining it up, a genie is released from being trapped inside. The bigger-than-life genie then grants Aladdin three wishes.
Will Smith In Talks For Genie Role In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ (Exclusive)
This is a HUGE mistake.Will Smith in Talks to Play the Genie in Guy Ritchie's Live-Action ALADDIN Movie
Will Smith is in talks to take on the genie role made famous by the late Robin Williams in Disney’s live-action Aladdin from Guy Ritchie, Deadline reports.
The adaptation of the animated feature follows the studio’s strategy of bringing its classic animated titles to life and so far it has been a goldmine, most recently with Beauty and the Beast which has already grossed over $1B worldwide.
Smith had previously been in talks with Tim Burton about Dumbo but that did not materialize and sources say these talks are also early.
Like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin will be a live-action musical and that would fit well with Smith who is not only an actor but was known to the world for his musical prowess as The Fresh Prince rapper before he hit the little or big screen. The production is gearing up for a long, six-month shoot, so that is one consideration. It is supposed to start in the U.K. in July and wrap early next year.
John August (Big Fish) scripted the story based on the 1992 animated classic and follows the story of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine after the commoner Aladdin finds a magic lamp and, upon shining it up, a genie is released from being trapped inside. The bigger-than-life genie then grants Aladdin three wishes.
Will Smith In Talks For Genie Role In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ (Exclusive)
This is a HUGE mistake.
He only said it once. I was the one who copied his post from MNN and posted it here.That's twice you've said that now.
You have alot invested in the Aladdin live action movie?
; )
Will Smith in Talks to Play the Genie in Guy Ritchie's Live-Action ALADDIN Movie
Smith had previously been in talks with Tim Burton about Dumbo
Ritchie and Burton trying to do shitty Disney musicals... Will Smith trying to Will Smithify these things....
Why does the world have to be so awful sometimes?
Money talks man. Did you see the domestic take for Beauty and the Beast? International, over a billion. Jungle Book was just shy of a billion worldwide I think too last year. You know they're itching to remake all the animated films.
It's Ben Kingsley or Jeremy Irons for me as Jafaar.
Plenty of hot AF Persian actresses out there (Mia Kalifa)
Hot, but not hot enough.
Who is it that people think will make a better live action Genie than Will Smith?
Shiva Negar should play Jasmine
Sexy North American actress with a cute face that adds a touch of innocence like a Disney character.