If you were excited about watching a whole new version of Aladdin you might want to pop your rug back on the floor and check these latest stills from the Disney remake.
Today Entertainment Weekly revealed a behind the scenes look at the latest live-action Disney movie over on their Twitter, including a selection of stills from their upcoming issue which includes the stars of Aladdin.
We can show you the world… of Disney’s live-action #Aladdin! Get a shining, shimmering, splendid first look at the reimagined classic in our magical First Look issue: https://t.co/Kwkcdfen5v pic.twitter.com/7NbyiRRcLH
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 19, 2018
The biggest shock from the released footage came in the form of the much-loved character genie, originally played by Robin Williams. Although Will Smith, who’s set to play the iconic character, insists the genie will be blue, fans are skeptical and new stills from the movie tell us why.
Exclusive: Go behind-the-scenes of Disney’s live-action #Aladdin with Will Smith, @MenaMassoud, and @NaomiScott: https://t.co/iXVob3Ef75 pic.twitter.com/iYVla9ibgw
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) December 19, 2018
A first look at #Aladdin ✨
(via @EW) pic.twitter.com/6Iie5gyqMO
— Complex (@Complex) December 19, 2018
While the genie takes on human form throughout the original animated classic, the live action version just doesn’t look right without the Genie being CGI or blue. Sure, Will Smith will be hilarious but does he have the ability to morph into a character the way Robin Williams or Eddie Murphy does? We’re starting to have our doubts.
Not only is Murphy playing the Genie sending shivers up our spine, but the entire ensemble also looks like they walked straight off the stage from a pantomime. The actor turned to Twitter to clarify he will be blue throughout the movie but we’re still on edge.
Okay, everyone can shut up now #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/Rxep7l5RLV
— ? (@sheilaslalaland) December 19, 2018
Not only is the Genie not blue but Jafar, the snake-like villain, is rather handsome which doesn’t make any sense in our 90s brain. Jasmine’s not supposed to want to end up with Jafar but we can’t blame the gal if she’s tested:
Meanwhile Jafar in the live action #Aladdin movie is rather dishy. #HotJafar pic.twitter.com/AzCSwgx9JG
— Michael Beltran (@MickyBell) December 19, 2018
I don’t care about them show me more of daddy Jafar! #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/cnRcUIcons
— Reithna chhoeum (@chhewie) December 19, 2018
Jasmine is going to pick Aladdin over Jafar? pic.twitter.com/Vqipkze1tf
— Janelle Belgrave L.Ac (@JSoAbove) December 19, 2018
If you’re concerned you’re alone in this mess, check out just some of the thousands of tweets terrified what’s about to happen to one of Disney’s classics:
A splash of blue 🙂 #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/n2rmaaUxy0
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) December 19, 2018
pic.twitter.com/LpUj5X9PpQ
— your least favorite pun enthusiast (@JCantWrite) December 19, 2018
Will Smith ain’t lookin right as Genie pic.twitter.com/F0wiXDa6Bk
— Holly Jolly Kenneth ☃️?? (@KFI117) December 19, 2018
2018 has officially taken enough from me
??♀️— Zooza (@zoozayuyu) December 19, 2018
pic.twitter.com/DIAvSrJ2jL
— Ryan Nekko ?? (@Eu_Nekko) December 19, 2018
My reaction pic.twitter.com/H8m0oYG2Fv
— ferohat (@ferohat1) December 19, 2018
Sorry but why is Aladdin wearing a shirt under his vest?!? pic.twitter.com/OjJ57Ozfu6
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) December 19, 2018
A small saving grace will come in the form of Abu, still a cutie pie whose face is rooted in deep concern for his bestie Aladdin:
First look at Abu in ‘Aladdin’ pic.twitter.com/NWEiAQSiA2
— Lights, Camera, Pod (@LightsCameraPod) December 19, 2018
Disney, please don’t ruin this for all of us. Aladdin is set to be released in May, 2019. Meanwhile, who’s ready for The Return of Mary Poppins?
