The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get email updates with the day's biggest stories Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Director Guy Ritchie is bringing Disney animated classic Aladdin back to cinemas but in live-action form in 2019. The film is expected to follow the storyline of the original film rather closely, but will also include some original characters. It is the tale of thief Aladdin who is granted magic wishes from a Genie originating from a magic lamp, after which he could perhaps achieve true romance with the woman of his dreams: Princess Jasmine. However, dark forces are at work thanks to the likes of evil sorcerer Jafar. Hot off the back of a new trailer and our introduction to Iago, here's the new cast of Aladdin 2019. Who is in Aladdin's live-action cast? Will Smith as Genie The Fresh Prince himself will portray the iconic blue Jinn from the magical lamp, who was previously voiced by the late comedian Robin Williams in the animated film. Smith rose to fame for his rapping in the late 1980s before starring in his own series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990-1996. Will then moved into blockbuster films, appearing in the likes of Independence Day, Wild Wild West, Bad Boys, and the Men in Black Franchise. Smith has also found critical acclaim for his performances as Muhammad Ali in Ali and Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness, both of which he receive Oscar nominations for. Will has been called the world's most bankable star by Forbes. Smith is married to fellow actress Jada Pinkett, with whom he has three children, including pop artists Willow and actor Jaden. Mena Massoud as Aladdin The Canadian actor of Egyptian descent has previously worked in television, such as the 2015 series Open Heart, and recently in the Amazon Prime series Jack Ryan, where he played Tarek Kassar, a colleague of the titular hero. At the age of 27, the actor will be catapulted to international fame by his new role as Disney hero Aladdin, an Agrabah thief who is smitten with the Sultan's daughter, Jasmine. Mena is also a passionate vegan. Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine (Image: FilmMagic/Disney) British actress Scott got her big break after being cast as Pink Ranger Kimberly in the 2017 reboot film of Power Rangers, and also appeared in sci-fi series Terra Nova. Scott also has appeared on TV series Life Bites and Disney Channel film Lemonade Mouth. Naomi will also be one of the titular heroines of Charlie's Angels in the reboot directed by actress Elizabeth Banks and co-starring Kristen Stewart and Ella Balinska. Scott is originally from London and is married to English footballer Jordan Spence. Scott takes on the role of classic Disney princess Jasmine, the Sultan's daughter who gets the attention of many suitors. Marwan Kenzari as Jafar (Image: Facebook) Tunizian-Dutch actor Kenzari takes on the role of classic Disney villain Jafar, evil sorcerer, the Grand vizier of Agrabah, and the chief advisor to the Sultan who secretly devises a plot to unseat the Sultan and rule Agrabah for himself by acquiring the magic lamp containing the Genie. Marwan acted in a number of films and TV series from the Netherlands, before moving into English-language films such as Collide, Ben-Hur, The Mummy, and Murder on the Orient Express. Navid Negahban as The Sultan (Image: FX) Taking on the role of Agrabah's ruler and Jasmine's father is Iranian-American actor Negahban. Negahban has appeared in a number of popular television series, including The Shield, Lost, 24, The West Wing, CSI: Miami, The Unit, and Homeland, last of which he appeared in a major antagonistic role. Negahban has also appeared in films such as American Sniper and American Assassin, and played the Shadow King in FX series Legion. Nasim Pedrad as Dalia (Image: GETTY) Iranian-American actress Pedrad will play Jasmine's loyal handmaiden and confidante, Dalia. Pedrad is best known for her work on sketch series Saturday Night Live, which she appeared on from 2009 to 2014. Nasim took on parts in Mulaney, Scream Queens, People of Earth, and New Girl since leaving SNL, along with guest roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Brooklyn Nine Nine. Nasim's voice was also used in animated films The Lorax and Despicable Me 2. Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders (Image: Disney) The American actor has been cast in the new character Anders, who is a Prince of Scanland and will romance Jasmine as a potential suitor and love rival to Aladdin. Magnussen was nominated for a Tony for his role in plat Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, alongside Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce in 2012. After theatre success, Magnussen has had television roles in American Crime Story as O.J. Simpson's friend Kato Kaelin, and as Roger McAllister in HBO gangster drama Boardwalk Empire. Magnussen has found mainstream film success in Disney musical Into the Woods, The Big Short, Ingrid Goes West and Game Night. Numan Acar as Hakim (Image: Showtime) The Turkish-German actor is also a film producer, and has appeared in films such as the Point Break remake, The Promise, The Great Wall, and the Golden Globe-winning In the Fade alongside Diane Kruger. Acar has also been cast as classic Marvel villain The Chameleon for the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home film. Acar portrays Jafar's right-hand man and palace guard captain in the new Aladdin film. Alan Tudyk as Iago (Image: AFP/Getty Images) Doom Patrol star Tudyk is set to plan Jafar's parrot sidekick. The actor has voiced a few comedic characters in his time, like Heihei in Moana and K-2SO in Rogue One. He was also King Candyin Wreck-It Ralph, and Knowsmore in the sequel, Duke of Weselton in Frozen and Duke Weaselton in Zootopia. You could say he's a long standing Disney voice! Aladdin is released on May 24, 2019.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. Disney fans have been waiting a long time for Aladdin to make its way to their screens. The movie was announced back in October 2016 but was swiftly mired in trouble when filming had to be pushed back. Finally, the first teaser has been released, giving fans a glimpse into the world of Aladdin. We've got all the details on the familiar and new faces in the Aladdin movie.<doc-sep>Disney took the wraps off its first teaser trailer for Aladdin on Thursday, and it looks spectacular. The live-action remake of the 1992 cartoon classic sees Mena Massoud in the titular role, with the short preview giving viewers a stunning sight of the fictional land of Agrabah. The remake has generated significant hype, owing to the near-legendary status of the original as one of the biggest titles in the “Disney Renaissance.” Will Smith will have big shoes to fill as he takes on the role of Genie, a beloved character from the original owing to Robin Williams’ stellar performance. Naomi Scott, who played the Pink Ranger in last year’s *Power Rangers movie, is playing Princess Jasmine, daughter of the Sultan. Marwan Kenzari, who played Pierre Michel in last year’s Murder on the Orient Express, is taking on the role of antagonist Jafar. Disney also released a posted in the same week as the trailer: See more: Disney Casts Lead Actress for Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Reboot The trailer release was met with an overwhelmingly positive reception, receieving over 20,000 Twitter likes and 13,000 retweets. A user called “ReplayReplayRe” replied to the trailer with “Aladdin just grabbing for the lamp…. Yoooo my 90s kid insides are screaming with joy! !” A Reddit user called “johnsbuffalo” summed up the depiction of Agrabah: “After watching this I know one thing for sure- this movie will have a lot of sand in it.” The remake has been met with some controversy. The casting of Billy Magnussen, who plays a new character called Prince Anders, led to accusations of “whitewashing,” with some decrying the casting choice as an attempt to “shoehorn” in a white character into a film that takes the collection of Middle Eastern stories “One Thousand and One Nights” as its inspiration. Another extra told The Times that he had seen actors getting their skin darkened with makeup. Navid Negahban, who plays the Sultan, dismissed the idea that the film was being whitewashed, explaining that the movie is like a garden that “should be filled with flowers of different kinds.” Expect more info on Aladdin prior to the film’s release on May 24, 2019.<doc-sep>
Mena Massoud stars as Aladdin (Picture: Walt Disney Studios/YouTube) We have been treated to a first glimpse of the live action remake of Aladdin and excitement is now really building ahead of the film’s release next year. After the likes of Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book have been recreated with live action, rather than their original animations, it is now the turn of everyone’s favourite ‘street rat’ Aladdin. For many, a lot of the cast will be new to Disney fans, with the one superstar on board being Will Smith who takes the role of Genie – a tough task after the legendary performance of Robin Williams in the original movie. We still have a fair while to wait for the movie to arrive, but here is everything you need to know right now… Aladdin is returning next year (Picture: Walt Disney Studios/YouTube) The Cave of Wonders (Picture: Walt Disney Studios/YouTube) When will Aladdin be released in the UK? Aladdin is due for release on 24 May 2019 in the UK, the same day as in the US. France is set to be the first country to get the new Aladdin, with a 22 May release date. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Who is in the cast? Mena Massoud as Aladdin Naomi Scott as Jasmine Will Smith as Genie Marwan Kenzari as Jafar Navid Negahban as Sultan Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders What other Disney films are getting live action remakes? Also coming in 2019 are Dumbo, The Lion King and Lady and the Trump, whilst Mulan is set to arrive the following year. MORE : Who is Aladdin actor Mena Massoud? Disney star’s net worth, age, veganism and heritage MORE : BTS announce their first film Burn The Stage: The Movie will go behind-the-scenes of their Wings tour