'Aladdin' Live-Action Film: Disney Struggling to Cast Leads | THR News

Disney is facing challenges in casting the lead roles for its live-action Aladdin movie. Despite a global search, finding a suitable male lead of Middle Eastern or Indian descent has been difficult. The studio is considering Naomi Scott and Tara Sutaria for Jasmine, but needs to finalize the male lead first. Will Smith is confirmed as the Genie. Disney's past success with extensive casting processes, like for Cinderella and Star Wars, gives hope. The production is set to start in August, with the studio determined to get the casting right for this iconic story.

What was the main challenge Disney faced in casting for the live-action Aladdin movie?

• Locating a suitable filming location

• Securing the rights to the original story

• Finding a director for the movie

• Casting a male lead who can act and sing

Which actress was considered for the role of Jasmine in the live-action Aladdin?

• Daisy Ridley

• Lily James

• Naomi Scott

• Emma Watson

Who signed on to play the Genie in the live-action Aladdin movie?

• Johnny Depp

• Will Smith

• Tom Hanks

• Robert Downey Jr.

What has been a key strategy for Disney in recent years regarding its classic animated films?

• Turning them into TV series

• Releasing them on streaming platforms

• Developing live-action adaptations

• Creating animated sequels

Why is Disney taking extra time to finalize the casting for Aladdin?

• To reduce production costs

• To avoid competition with other studios

• To find the right actors for iconic roles

• To ensure the movie is released on time