Disney finds its Aladdin, Jasmine with Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott
DISNEY has found its Aladdin and Jasmine.
Disney production President Sean Bailey said this morning that newcomer Mena Massoud will star as the scrappy Aladdin.
Mena Massoud has been cast as Aladdin. Picture: TwitterSource:Supplied
Aladdin in the 1992 Disney movie. Picture: APSource:AP
Naomi Scott will take the role of Jasmine in the live-action adaptation.
Scott played Kimberley in Power Ranger.,
Naomi Scott has been cast as Jasmine in Aladdin. Picture: TwitterSource:Supplied
Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied
Will Smith has already been cast as the Genie, the role made popular by Robin Williams when he lent his voice to the 1992 animated feature.
US actor Will Smith will play the Genie. Picture: AFPSource:AFP
Robin Williams was the voice of the Genie in the 1992 movie. Picture: SuppliedSource:News Corp Australia
The film will be directed by Guy Ritchie.