When my husband and I started dating in 1992, one of the first movies we watched together in the theater was Aladdin. We loved it so much thanks to Robin Williams’ stunning performance as the Genie. “A Whole New World” was a special song to us, so much so we considered it as our first dance at our wedding 4 years later. Although it didn’t make the final cut, it was played during our reception and 22 years later we are still on our magic carpet ride of love.
Now a live action remake of the movie without Robin Williams breaks my heart, but I’m optimistic that Will Smith can attempt to fill those big shoes.
ALADDIN is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, the film is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s ALADDIN.
Watch this teaser trailer…
Intrigued?! I sure am!
ALADDIN stars Will Smith as the larger-than-life Genie; Mena Massoud as the charming scoundrel Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine, the beautiful, self-determined princess; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, the powerful sorcerer; Navid Negahban as the Sultan concerned with his daughter’s future; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia, Princess Jasmine’s free-spirited best friend and confidante; Billy Magnussen as the handsome and arrogant suitor Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim, Jafar’s right-hand man and captain of the palace guards.
Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and lyricists Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and two new songs written by Menken and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The film, which was shot on practical stages in London and on location amidst the stunning desert vistas of Jordan, has a talented creative team helping to bring Agrabah to life, including: director of photography Alan Stewart, production designer Gemma Jackson and costume designer Michael Wilkinson.
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ALADDIN releases in theaters everywhere on May 24, 2019!
I’m so excited that a live action version of Aladdin is coming out! It looks like it will be fantastic! I’m planning to see it with my children and grandchildren.