And…That’s a wrap!
Yes, it is official, Disney’s live-action adaptation of their own Aladdin, directed by Guy Ritchie, has wrapped shooting!
Aladdin’s two young stars Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott both took to Twitter to celebrate their new film wrapping. Check out their excitement below!
That's a wrap on #Aladdin! It's been an incredible journey and I can't wait for you to see it summer 2019! pic.twitter.com/b7Vynsdnow
— Mena Massoud (@MenaMassoud) January 24, 2018
Wrap day today. What an incredible 6 months. I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every second. Love to my cast and crew, it’s been a pleasure. 😘
— Naomi Scott (@NaomiScott) January 24, 2018
And that’s a wrap.
— Naomi Scott (@NaomiScott) January 24, 2018
Aladdin is set for release next summer, followed by Jon Favreau’s The Lion King in the fall. Massoud plays Aladdin and Scott plays Princess Jasmine, but the real star of the show will likely be Will Smith as the Genie, who has the nearly impossible task of living up to Robin Williams’ own, classic version. But, if Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can continue a franchise initially anchored by Williams himself in Jumanji, there is no reason why the Fresh Prince can’t also live up to Williams’ legacy.
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Now that production has wrapped, it’s time to look forward to the endless marketing barrage from Disney. We have yet to see any official look at the film, but now I’d say we see a cast photo or two before long.
Are you excited for Guy Ritchie’s take on Aladdin? Or are you against these live-action remakes, like myself? Let us know in the comment section below!
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SOURCE: Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud