Former Games of Thrones writer Vanessa Taylor will be working on the rewrites for the live-action adaptation of Aladdin. The script was originally written by John August, who the Charlie's Angels films, and several Tim Burton films. August was coincidentally an executive producer for Disney's The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, another Disney … Continue reading Disney Hires Vanessa Taylor for Aladdin Rewrites
Stars for Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Announced: Mena Massoud to Play Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine
It was recently revealed that Disney was struggling with casting their leads for the live-action Aladdin movie which caused quite the uproar on social media, fans wanted to know why, and fancasts were everywhere. Well, it has been announced less than a week after that whole ordeal. Disney broke the news at their #D23Expo and … Continue reading Stars for Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Announced: Mena Massoud to Play Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine
Disney Passes on Riz Ahmed and Dev Patel; Struggling to Find Stars for Live-Action ‘Aladdin’
Unfortunately, Disney does not have a magic lamp they can rub to cast the stars for its live-action remake of Aladdin and that has led to a few issues. Disney and director Guy Ritchie launched a global casting call in March for the 1992 animated musical live-action remake but have yet to find their street … Continue reading Disney Passes on Riz Ahmed and Dev Patel; Struggling to Find Stars for Live-Action ‘Aladdin’
Dear Disney, Please Do Not Mess Up Aladdin
A few months ago I wrote a piece on how I believe Guy Ritchie should not direct Aladdin. In that piece I touched on how the screen writer is also a gentleman not of Middle Eastern descent. I made it clear that Aladdin is a story that has deep roots in the Middle East. I … Continue reading Dear Disney, Please Do Not Mess Up Aladdin
3 Reasons Why Guy Ritchie Should Not Direct ‘Aladdin’
Here are 3 reasons why Guy Ritchie, director of King Arthur, Man from UNCLE, and Sherlock Holmes, should not direct the live-action Aladdin. The film is casting right now, but I feel that it is still early enough in the production to course-correct. The dismal response for King Arthur and the recent outcries for diversity behind the camera might encourage … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Guy Ritchie Should Not Direct ‘Aladdin’
Will Smith in Early Talks for ‘Aladdin’s’ Genie
Disney has been enjoying a lot of success with its live action versions of animated classics. Most recently Beauty and the Beast has made over $1 billion worldwide. Guy Ritchie's live action Aladdin musical is in the very early planning stages, so the casting process is just starting. Perhaps the hardest role to cast will be … Continue reading Will Smith in Early Talks for ‘Aladdin’s’ Genie
Live-Action ‘Sinbad’ Will Have Middle Eastern Lead, and Potentially White Co-lead
Wonderful news for Middle Eastern actors. Recently Disney released casting calls for Middle Eastern actors for the live-action Aladdin and the same will happen for the titular character of Sinbad. Sinbad is getting the live-action treatment, however, it seems the producers of Sinbad are making a few mistakes. The Hollywood Reporters reports that producers David Hoberman and … Continue reading Live-Action ‘Sinbad’ Will Have Middle Eastern Lead, and Potentially White Co-lead
‘Aladdin’ Live-Action Fancast
Disney's Aladdin is getting the live action treatment. Director Guy Ritchie is set to direct the adaptation, and it was recently promised that the film will be "diverse" What they mean by that is still unclear. What one can assume is that what influenced the animated Aladdin will reflect the casting. The film was based … Continue reading ‘Aladdin’ Live-Action Fancast
