7/14/2023 0 Comments Aladin cast![]() In related news, it was announced this week that comedian and late night TV host John Oliver will play the role of Zazu in the upcoming live-action version of The Lion King. It doesn't currently have a release date. The film was originally set to begin production this month, but it has now moved back to August. In April, it was reported that Will Smith will appear as the Genie, a role played by Robin Williams in the 1992 animated version. While the studio has a number of actresses in mind to play Princess Jasmine, including Power Rangers star Naomi Scott, the casting of a female lead very much depends on the chemistry with whoever is chosen to play the title role. THR notes that established stars Dev Patel ( Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) and Riz Ahmed ( Star Wars: Rogue One, Jason Bourne) were considered, but that the role of Aladdin is most likely to go to an unknown. There have been a number of rounds of screen tests, with director Guy Ritchie going back to earlier taped auditions when the most recent tests failed to produce any contenders. THR reports that the casting process has stretched on for many months. ![]() The site states that Disney wants to cast an actor in his 20s, who can sing and dance, and is of "Middle-Eastern or Indian descent." However, it has been reported that the producers of the much-anticipated remake of Aladdin can't find anyone to play the lead role.Īccording to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has so far been unable to find an actor to take on the role of Aladdin. Disney's series of live-action fairy tale reboots have proven hugely popular so far, and there many more to come over the next few years, including The Lion King, The Jungle Book 2, and Mulan.
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