Will Will Smith’s Aladdin Genie be blue and what has he said about Robin Williams’ original role?
The actor will be tackling the iconic Genie role first brought to life by Robin Williams in 1992
IN the upcoming Aladdin Will Smith will be tackling the iconic Genie role first brought to life by Robin Williams in 1992.
Here's everything you need to know about his version of the much-loved character...
Will Will Smith's Aladdin genie be blue?
Will Smith confirmed to fans that his Genie will be blue.
After fans commented beneath a picture on his Instagram of a first look at the characters, the actor replied and let slip that his version would also be blue like the original.
He wrote: "I'm gonna be BLUE! :) This is how the Genie is in Human / Diguise Form. My Character will be CGI most of the movie."
Director Guy Ritchie finished shooting in January, but the cast were called back to London in August to reshoot scenes after studio execs watched an early cut.
The Sun revealed that bosses were not pleased with what they saw and decided elements should be reshot.
An insider said: “They want it to be respectful and feel authentic, so they cast more Middle Eastern extras for crowd scenes.
"Will Smith also came back for the reshoots because they decided to expand his role as the Genie. Now they are a lot more confident with what they have."
What has he said about Robin Williams' original role?
Will spoke to Entertainment Weekly about Robin Williams' original role.
He said: "Whenever you’re doing things that are iconic, it’s always terrifying.
"The question is always:' Where was there meat left on the bone?' Robin (Williams) didn’t leave a lot of meat on the bone with the character.
“I started to feel confident that I could deliver something that was an homage to Robin Williams but was musically different."
He added: “Just the flavour of the character would be different enough and unique enough that it would be in a different lane, versus trying to compete.”
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When is Aladdin out and what is about?
Aladdin is an upcoming film directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
It is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated film of the same name.
The film will be released in UK cinemas on May 24, 2019
It is not yet known what age rating the film will be, but it is likely to be a U or PG.
Aladdin is a poor street urchin who spends his time stealing food from the marketplace in the city of Agrabah.
His adventures begin when he meets a young girl who happens to be Princess Jasmine, who is forced to be married by her wacky yet estranged father.
Aladdin's luck suddenly changes when he retrieves a magical lamp from the Cave of Wonders.
What he unwittingly gets is a fun-loving genie who only wishes to have his freedom.
Little do they know is that the Sultan's sinister adviser Jafar has his own plans for both Aladdin and the lamp. (provided by )