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Disney's Live Action Aladdin Cast Announced

Posted on 7/16/17 at 12:45 am
Posted by GEAUXmedic
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 12:45 am
https://variety.com/2017/film/news/aladdin-will-smith-naomi-scott-jasmine-cast-mena-massoud-d23-1202496767/

Mena Massoud: Aladdin



Naomi Scott: Jasmine



Will Smith: Genie


Posted by Scruffy
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 12:50 am to
Will Smith?

Seriously?

They chose poorly.
Posted by Dr RC
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 1:10 am to
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Will Smith: Genie


Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 1:55 am to
That's a HORRIBLE choice for the Genie.

If it has to be a black man, why not Keegan Michael Key or Dave Chappelle?
Posted by Froman
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 4:01 am to
Wait, why? What's wrong with Will Smith?
Posted by Rhames
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 5:42 am to
Love me some pink ranger.
Posted by Breesus
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 6:14 am to
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What's wrong with Will Smith?




There's not a shot in hell he can live up to Robin Williams and there are plenty of black comedians way more suited for the roll than him


Whoooo

Hah

Yeah,you know, Aladdin, uh, I gotta tell you man, I don't think you've EVER had a friend like me,man.
This post was edited on 7/16/17 at 6:15 am
Posted by VinegarStrokes
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 7:27 am to
Shoulda cast Bruno Mars as Aladdin
Posted by TIGERSTORM
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 7:34 am to
I think Will Smith is a good choice. It is a song heavy role after all.
Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 7:35 am to
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and there are plenty of black comedians way more suited for the roll than him


One of the quirks of Robin Williams' Genie was his ability to do impressions of other actors. From my memory, the character imitated Rodney Dangerfield, Jack Nicholson, and at least two others as part of the animation.

Will Smith is not a good impressionist, which is why Dave Chappelle or Keegan Michael Key would be a better choice.

The best pure choice, of course, is Seth MacFarlane.
Posted by Michael T. Tiger
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:04 am to
One of the criticisms of Robin Williams' performance in Aladdin is that his impressions date the movie too much. For instance, how many people under 20 or even 30 know who in the hell Arsenio Hall is?

My guess is Will Smith will be instructed to stay away from celebrity impressions.

The ones I remember Williams doing from the movie are Hall, Jack Nicholson, Ed Sullivan, Jimmy Carter, Robert Diniro, Rodney Dangerfield, Peter Lorre...any others?
Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:07 am to
Ask yourself this question:

Which actor that can also sing would have you pissing your pants laughing due to his incredibly goofy portrayal and physical facial acting more? Dave Chappelle, Keegan Michael Key (Key from Key and Peele), or Will Smith?
Posted by LSU6262
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:37 am to
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Which actor that can also sing


Have you seen Moana? Never knew the rock could sing
Posted by ipodking
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:38 am to
frick all you clowns hating on The Fresh Prince.
Posted by biglego
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 8:51 am to
Will Smith will do fine. Chappelle or Seth Macfarlane would've been better I agree.

Jasmine looks good.
Posted by lsusportsman2
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 9:16 am to
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Will Smith: Genie


I'm fricking done with everything. This is who they chose for Genie? Beyond fricking dumb.
Posted by LoveThatMoney
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 9:23 am to
I would've rather seen Josh fricking Gad as Genie
Posted by ipodking
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 9:28 am to
I remember this same type of reaction from this board when Gal Gadot was named Wonder Woman. Look how that turned out.
Posted by 50_Tiger
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 9:31 am to
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Love me some pink ranger.


She was quite the looker in PR and played her part well.
Posted by 50_Tiger
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Posted on 7/16/17 at 9:33 am to
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Have you seen Moana? Never knew the rock could sing



You clearly never watched WWE lol...

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