LOS ANGELES, April 25 — Disney has released a new TV spot for its upcoming live-action adaptation of animated classic Aladdin that gives us a peek at the new version of the film’s iconic song A Whole New World.
Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film follows local thief Aladdin (Mena Massoud) who is asked to retrieve a magic lamp that contains a Genie of course (Will Smith). from a cave for the villainous Jafar (Marwan Kenzari).
The film also stars Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, Alan Tudyk, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen, Numan Acar and Navid Negahban.
The synopsis for the film reads: “A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.”
Aladdin is set for release here on May 23.
