We can now add another live-action adaptation to Disney’s upcoming slate, with THR reporting that Guy Ritchie is set to direct Aladdin from a script by John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride). The remake of the 1992 classic “will keep many of the musical elements of the original” and is described as “an ambitious and […]
Disney developing live-action Aladdin prequel Genies
It looks like Aladdin is the next animated property set for the live-action treatment as Disney, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the studio is developing a prequel to the 1992 classic entitled Genies. Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (Freddy vs. Jason, Friday the 13th), the film will “focus on the realm of […]
Casting call for live-action Aladdin confirms no “white-washing” of lead roles; will begin production in July 2017
With all of the controversy surrounding Ghost in the Shell and an early draft of Mulan, a casting call put out by Disney reveals that their live-action adaptation of Aladdin will feature no “white-washing” of the lead roles. The call asks for “Middle Eastern” actors between 18-25 who can sing and dance. The call also […]
Disney’s live-action Aladdin will star Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith
During Disney’s live-action movie presentation at D23, president of production Sean Bailey revealed that Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith will star in Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Disney was having a difficult time finding leads for the live-action remake of the 1992 animated classic, even pushing production back a month as a result, […]
La La Land and The Greatest Showman songwriters working with Alan Menken on live-action Aladdin
Oscar-winning lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) have revealed to Variety that they are working with legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on two new songs for next year’s live-action remake of the animated classic Aladdin. “We got to collaborate with one of our heroes, Alan Menken, and we collaborated with him and wrote […]
Disney’s Aladdin gets a series of Pop! Vinyl figures from Funko
Funko has unveiled a new line of Pop! vinyl figures for Disney’s 1992 animated classic Aladdin which includes Aladdin, Jasmine, Abu, Rajah, and the villainous Jafar in his Red Genie form along with store exclusive adorable flocked versions of both Abu and Rajah; take a look at the official promotional images here… Funko is excited to […]
Disney pegs Numan Acar for villainous role in Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin
The cast of Guy Ritchie’s live-action Aladdin film continues to take shape, as Deadline reports that Homeland’s Numan Acar has joined the project. The actor will take on the role of Hakim, who the outlet describes as “the head of the guards” and “right-hand man” to Marwan Kenzari’s villainous Jafar. While Hakim isn’t one of the […]
Marwan Kenzari cast as Jafar in Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin
THR is reporting that Walt Disney Pictures has found its Jafar for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming live-action Aladdin movie, with Marwan Kenzari (Ben-Hur, The Mummy) signing on to portray the classic villain. In addition to Kenzari, former Saturday Night Live star Nasim Pedrad has joined the film as Mara, a handmaiden and friend to Jasmine and a role specifically […]
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