Disney debuted its first full-length trailer for its upcoming live-action adaption of "Aladdin" during the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening.
The trailer featured a first look at star Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott ans Jasmine and Marwan Kenzari as Jafar — but it was the Genie that stole the show.
The Genie was originally voiced by the late Robin Williams in the animated version of the film. But Sunday night, America got its first look at a live-action Genie — played by actor Will Smith.
The reaction on Twitter was swift, and at times harsh.
Oh my gooooooood!!!#Genie #WillSmith #Alladin #blue pic.twitter.com/txQvHM0RyJ
— Thomas Michael Duffy (@tduffy221) February 11, 2019
feeling a bit blue #Alladin #Genie pic.twitter.com/WqKC14qt3S
— gandalf the purple (@gandalf_purple) February 11, 2019
I don't know what everyone is complaining about, I think the genie looks great in the new aladdin trailer pic.twitter.com/RGjIAs1szV
— PJ (@kickthepj) February 11, 2019
The film is directed by Guy Ritchie.
"Aladdin" debuts in theaters on May 24. See the trailer in the window below.
Disney's #Aladdin trailer gives the first look at Will Smith as Genie https://t.co/mOJAgNDPSY pic.twitter.com/MxVtXvVFkG
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 11, 2019
