'Aladdin' Live-Action Film Casts Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott in Lead Roles | THR News

Disney has announced the casting for its live-action Aladdin reboot, with Mina Masood as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, and Will Smith as the Genie. The casting process was extensive, involving over 2000 actors and casting directors stationed in multiple countries. Despite interest in well-known actors like Dev Patel and Riz Ahmed, Disney chose relative newcomers for the lead roles. Mina Masood, an Egyptian-born actor raised in Canada, is known for his role in Amazon's Jack Ryan series, while British actress Naomi Scott has appeared in Power Rangers and other films. The announcement was made at D23, sparking discussions about the casting choices.

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