Disney is coming up short on time, and wishes, in a worldwide search to young actors to play Aladdin and Jasmine in their upcoming live-action remake
As indicated by The Hollywood Reporter, the Mouse House and chief Guy Ritchie have tried “around 2000” actors from “around the globe” to locate the ideal match of actors to lead the dream melodic film.
With names like Dev Patel and Riz Ahmed being coasted, and an approaching August begin date, the Internet has willingly volunteered enable Disney to out.
Here are some recommendation individuals have posted on Twitter:
“We can’t find anyone of similar descent to play Aladdin” pic.twitter.com/Vr4QBoigyL
— Catrina Dennis (@ohcatrina) July 11, 2017
if the film industry can actively seekout middle eastern actors to portray terrorists it shouldn’t be this difficult finding one for aladdin https://t.co/T5PujUa1Au
— Simra (@simplysimra) July 11, 2017
Y’all are sleeping on Avan Jogia and Jade Thrilwall for Aladdin. THEY BOTH CAN SING AND LOOK SIMILAR TO THE CHARACTERS AND CAN ACT pic.twitter.com/l78ef0dZwB
— MC (@mariahnmichael) July 11, 2017
Priyanka Chopra as Princess Jasmine and Dev Patel as Aladdin would have the whole world shooK! pic.twitter.com/uDh03KE5QL
— Black Bill Gates. (@WrittenByTerry) July 11, 2017
In all seriousness. This is what it’s come to. They’re having trouble filling the role of ALADDIN if Dev Patel or Riz Ahmed don’t take it. https://t.co/GsfBfIB801
— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) July 11, 2017
Disney: Guy Ritchie is perfect to direct Aladdin.
Guy Ritchie: IDK how to find a Middle-Eastern man who can sing. https://t.co/oPagPdPO1F— Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@Hello_Tailor) July 11, 2017
THERE IS LITERALLY AN ENTIRE SECOND MOST POPULOUS COUNTRY IN THE WORLD W AN INDUSTRY OF MEN WHO DANCE AND SING. #aladdin https://t.co/iu0RsdCgPs
— Jenny Yang👲👲🏽🐉 (@jennyyangtv) July 11, 2017
Are they really out here claiming it’s hard to find an actor of Middle Eastern/South Asian descent who can act and sing to play Aladdin?!!!
— ReBecca Theodore (@FilmFatale_NYC) July 11, 2017
