Here's the cast of Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' and who they're playing

Here's the cast of Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' and who they're playing

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• Disney's live-action " Aladdin " is coming to theaters Friday, May 24, 2019.
• The film will star Will Smith as the genie, "Power Rangers" actress Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, and Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud as Aladdin.

               
           
               
                   

A live-action "   Aladdin " is coming to theaters next year. The Mouse House previously confirmed a   few cast members in July 2017 , but now we know everyone who will play Princess Jasmine, her father, and even the sorcerer Jafar.

               
           
               
                   

The Oscar-winning 1992 animated movie follows the story of Aladdin, a penniless teen living on the streets who falls for the princess of Agrabah.His luck changes when he finds a magic lamp.

               
           
               
                   

Disney's   first teaser for the film appeared to give us a brief glimpse of, who appears to be, Jafar's parrot sidekick, Iago, and new photos from Entertainment Weekly   tease Aladdin's pal Abu . But the movie will alsointroduce a few new faces to the story. One in particular has   started a bit of controversy .

               
           
               
                   

Read more:   The first photos from Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' starring Will Smith as the genie are here, and people's reactions are hilarious

               
           
               
                   

Guy Ritchie ("Sherlock Holmes") will direct the new live-action adaptation while the original movie's composer, Alan Menken, will return for the score with new recordings of original songs along with two new ones.

               
           
               
                   

We'll have to wait until Friday, May 24, 2019 for the film. For now, keep reading to see everyone who will star in "Aladdin."

               
           
               
                    Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud will star as the street rat Aladdin who falls for Princess Jasmine.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

IMDb and Disney

               
           
               
                   

Wednesday, EW showed off the   first photo teasing his pal, Abu .

               
           
               
                    "Power Rangers" actress Naomi Scott will star as Princess Jasmine who is tired of living behind the palace walls.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, Disney

               
           
               
                   

We're still not sure if we'll see her pet tiger in the movie, but she'll have a new friend to speak with this time.

               
           
               
                    "Homeland" actor Navid Negahban will play Jasmine's father, the Sultan, who is eager to find a husband for his daughter.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Angela Weiss/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Disney

               
           
               
                   

Negahban has also appeared in "American Sniper" and "Brothers."

               
           
               
                    Overshadowing him will be Jafar who wants to replace the Sultan as the ruler of Agrabah.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, Disney

               
           
               
                   

He'll be played by Tunisian-Dutch actor Marwan Kenzari.

               
           
               
                    Will Smith has big shoes to fill as the Genie. Robin Williams voiced the character in the animated movie.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Tristan Fewings/Getty Images and Disney

               
           
               
                   

In October, Smith shared the teaser poster on Instagram with the phrase, "   Lemme Out!! "

               
           
               
                   

The first-look photos of his character   had some worried since it didn't show the character as his regular blue self. However, Smith assured fans on Instagram that   we'll see him blue in the final film. The photos we're looking at are just his human form.

               
           
               
                    The film is adding a few new roles, too. "Saturday Night Live" star Nasim Pedrad will play Princess Jasmine's hand maiden, Dalia.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

               
           
               
                   

According to EW, she'll help Princess Jasmine as she looks at potential suitors trying to woo her.

               
           
               
                   

"She really wants to be a leader, and Dalia really supports that but at the same time wants to make sure she doesnt get in trouble,"   Pedrad told EW .

               
           
               
                    "Into the Woods" actor Billy Magnussen will play a new character, Prince Andars, who will play a potential suitor for Jasmine.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, Disney

               
           
               
                   

The Hollywood Reporter first reported Magnussen's new role in the movie.

               
           
               
                   

Many fans were quickly upset by the casting of a Caucasian actor in the film. You can read more about   fan reactions to the role here .

               
           
               
                    "Homeland" actor Numan Acar will play head of the palace guards and Jafar's right-hand man, Hakim. In the animated movie, Razoul (below) is the captain of the Sultan's guards.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Andreas Rentz/Getty Images, Disney

               
           
               
                   

There is a character   named Hakim in the animated movie , but he has a more minor role in the original film as a palace guard.It seems like the animated movie may forgo Jafar's feathered friend Iago for a palace guard instead.

               
           
               
                    Will Smith released the first photo of some of the live-action "Aladdin" cast on set.
               
           
               
                   

                                   

               

               
           
               
                   

Will Smith/Facebook

               
           
               
                   

"Aladdin" is just one of many live-action adaptations Disney is planning over the next several years. You can take a look at all of the live-action movies   Disney has planned here .

Source: Here's the cast of Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' and who they're playing

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