Last week, The Hollywood Reporter shared the news that Disney and director Guy Ritchie were having trouble casting the leads for the studio's live-action Aladdin remake. Now, Disney has cast its lead roles -- and a number of fans aren't happy with the choices. The live-action Aladdin will star Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Will Smith as Genie, and Naomi Scott as Jasmine. Fans have taken issue Scott's casting in particular -- the actress is British and Indian. (Massoud is "of Egyptian descent," accord...
Last week, The Hollywood Reporter shared the news that Disney and director Guy Ritchie were having trouble casting the leads for the studio's live-action Aladdin remake. Now, Disney has cast its lead roles -- and a number of fans aren't happy with the choices. The live-action Aladdin will star Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Will Smith as Genie, and Naomi Scott as Jasmine. Fans have taken issue Scott's casting in particular -- the actress is British and Indian. (Massoud is "of Egyptian descent," accord...
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