Live-Action Aladdin

Blue Jackets · Postby **Blue Jackets** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:23 am

'Aladdin': Disney Struggles to Find Stars for Its Live-Action Movie
Guy Ritchie and the studio are trying to wrap up a months-long search that has included names (Riz Ahmed, Dev Patel) and complete unknowns from around the world to play the street hustler turned prince.

Around 2,000 actors and actresses have read for the lead roles of Jasmine and Aladdin.

While the studio had interest in Dev Patel, 27, and Riz Ahmed, 34, the male lead will likely be a newcomer. Sources say the studio is eyeing Power Rangers actress Naomi Scott, 24, or Indian actress Tara Sutaria, 21, to play Jasmine, but can’t lock the deal until the male lead has been selected since chemistry is so important to the story. (Will Smith is signed on to play the Genie, and sources say the studio is after known names for the role of the villain Jafar).

Tyler · Postby **Tyler** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:48 am

I didn't know I was older than Dev Patel. I think him or Riz would be great, but maybe they are too hold for the role?

I haven't seen Power Rangers so I can't say anything about Naomi Scott and I'm not familiar with Tara Sutaria either, but she looks really young.

CrckrJack · Postby **CrckrJack** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:10 pm

Aziz Ansari. Done.

CrckrJack · Postby **CrckrJack** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:10 pm

Abed. Done

CrckrJack · Postby **CrckrJack** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:10 pm

Any of the developers I work with.

CrckrJack · Postby **CrckrJack** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:11 pm

Jake Gyllenhall

Tyler · Postby **Tyler** » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:50 pm

Racist? I think yes?

purple_hayes · Postby **purple_hayes** » Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:21 am

CrckrJack wrote:Source of the post Jake Gyllenhall

I think Jake would make a terrific Aladdin and Princess Jasmine should be played by... Matt Damon. His ponytail was fantastic in The Great Wall.

ejhartman91 · Postby **ejhartman91** » Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:20 pm

Don't screw this up Disney! This was my favorite original!

Blue Jackets · Postby **Blue Jackets** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:59 pm

'Aladdin': Disney Remake Finds Its Leads. Mena Massoud to play Aladdin. Naomi Scott to play Jasmine.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-v ... m=referral

Tyler · Postby **Tyler** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:56 pm

Watching the cartoon today and made me look up the love action movie. I thought for some reason Mr Robot was playing Aladdin, but it isn't.

Also, Will Smith is the Genie?! Oh...that was said in the original post.

Blue Jackets · Postby **Blue Jackets** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:34 am

Disney's ‘Aladdin’ Teased at CinemaCon, Will Smith Won’t Imitate Robin Williams

Blue Jackets · Postby **Blue Jackets** » Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:34 am

First poster

Blue Jackets · Postby **Blue Jackets** » Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:30 am

https://youtu.be/3wONyoJLInA

wags83 · Postby **wags83** » Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:18 am

Saw this during the football game last night. Looks pretty cool!

Tyler · Postby **Tyler** » Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:46 am

Marketing for movies is confusing. I would consider this a teaser, not a trailer.

wags83 · Postby **wags83** » Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:16 am

Yeah good point, it shows almost nothing.

cwilkins88 · Postby **cwilkins88** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:07 am

This looks turrrrible https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/19/aladdin-first-look-ew-cover-story/

Tyler · Postby **Tyler** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:22 pm

cwilkins88 wrote:This looks turrrrible https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/19/aladdin-first-look-ew-cover-story/

Yes it does. But it will make all the money.

63% is my guess for critic score.

Blue Jackets · Postby **Blue Jackets** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:31 am

Will Smith Confirms That Genie Will Be Blue In Aladdin