Will Smith’s Genie Might Be Coming to Disney+
Will Smith took over the Big Blue role of Genie in the live-action Aladdin a year ago. Playing Genie required some seriously big shoes to fill, as the animated version was played by the late, great Robin Williams. Williams’ Genie is iconic in Disney animation and there was much criticism surrounding the casting of Will Smith and his ability to play the role.
But, sources at Wegotthiscovered.com, are reporting that Disney fans were so happy with Smith’s portrayal of Genie that a Genie centered miniseries is in the works for Disney+. The live-action sequel to Aladdin has already been announced. Guy Ritchie will again direct and Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine will all return. But, the story line will be different. Reports include a Genie-centered film with Jasmine as Sultan.
Guy Ritchie is set to return to the director's chair for #Aladdin2, while Will Smith, @MenaMassoud and @NaomiScott are expected to reprise their roles as Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine, respectively https://t.co/RCU5St3rJg
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 13, 2020
The mini-series, reportedly, will include flashbacks of Genie’s life and more definitive information on how he ended up in the lamp. There may also be some connection between Aladdin and the sequel. No reports have been confirmed and little is known about the series or if it will even happen.
Spin-offs seem to be the new trend for Disney and Disney+. A recent announcement included a confirmed spinoff series for Disney+ starring Gaston and LeFou from Beauty and the Beast. Josh Gad is slated to return as LeFou and Luke Evans as Gaston. Al Menken has even begun work on songs for the series.
Other spin-offs in the works include Rogue One, Indiana Jones and National Treasure. All in various stages of confirmation,casting and filming. And we would be remiss if we forgot Forky in his spin-off series “Forky Asks a Question“.
This week I may or may not have heard a few new @AIMenken songs for something in the works and I may or may not be quaking with excitement. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/AdU3B7Nsak
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) May 24, 2020
MickeyBlog will certainly follow rumors and reports on the Genie, his magic lamp and any news of a spin-off miniseries with Will Smith. This secret cannot be kept hidden forever….even if it is currently sealed in that magic lamp.
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