Not long after reports circulated that Disney was having trouble casting the main role in its live-action remake of Aladdin, the company finally revealed that Mena Massoud would be playing the title role of the beloved classic. But that's not the only casting news that has been released. Here, a look at who will be playing each part in the remake, along with their reactions to the news.
Casting for the film adaption is complete and production is underway, according to a statement by Disney on September 6. Will Smith shared the first selfie of the cast on Facebook:
Mena Massoud as Aladdin
The Canadian-Egyptian actor confirmed the news on Twitter after Disney announced it at D23 Expo.
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