VIDEO: Watch the first full length Aladdin remake trailer
12 March 2019, 14:26
The full trailer for the Disney live-action remake shows us more of Will Smith's Genie... and he's not all blue.
The first full trailer for Aladdin has been released.
The teaser for the live-action remake of the film begins with the titular character, who is played by Mena Massoud being chased through a busy market.
Watch it above, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios.
Also included in the official trailer is Jasmin played by Naomi Scott and of course the Genie who is played by Hollywood royalty Will Smith - who it appears is only blue some of the time.
The trailer comes after the first look teaser trailer shocked fans, who called Will Smiths' vision as the genie as the stuff of nightmares.
Watch it here:
At the time Will Smith was undeterred, sharing the trailer on his on Instagram account and telling his followers: "I told y'all I was gone' be Blue Y'all need to trust me more often!"
Disney writes about the film: "A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “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, “Aladdin” is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.” The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia; Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim."
Get more info on the film here...
When is Aladdin set for release?
24 May 2019.
Who will star in Aladdin?
Aladdin features the following cast:
Prince Anders - Billy Magnussen
Genie - Will Smith
Jasmine - Naomi Scott
Dalia - Nasim Pedrad
Aladdin - Mena Massoud
Jafar - Marwan Kenzari
Hakim - Numan Acar
Sultan - Navid Negahban
What are the reactions so far?
Based on a short teaser that was released earlier this year, fans were concerned that Will Smith's Genie looks scary.
Aladdin (2019) (Russian Bootleg Mega Drive Game) pic.twitter.com/J3OwU5yU8Q
— Episite 1: The Phantom Pain (@AnimalSoccarNWO) February 12, 2019
If I were a child seeing that Will Smith genie CGI, I would have nightmares for a smooth week and a half.
— Morgan Jerkins (@MorganJerkins) February 11, 2019
However it looks like Disney have redeemed themselves, with a new full trailer which sees the Fresh Prince legend looking more... normal.
See some of the latest reactions here:
Not bad Disney, not bad at all, pic.twitter.com/sTJknZxyH4
— Zack Brangen (@ZBrag101) March 12, 2019
Yea this actually looks good✅👍🏼 #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/fGkC7Hy4io
— 🎮🎧🎮 (@NoXBOX_OvaHere) March 12, 2019
People are so closed minded all because the first impression weren’t great and it became a meme, I believe this trailer does a lot better and I’m glad will Smith is taking his own original portrayal of the character instead of trying to simply copy The amazing Robbin Williams
— MikeyGoCrzy (@BlueblurT) March 12, 2019
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