Fantasy Guy Ritchie Directing Disney's Aladdin

[KRYPTON INC.]

Now that you brought up an image of Gyllenhaal as Dastan, I don't think I read complaints about a white caste (and one Indian) portraying Persians.

Well, actually...

Spoiler

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http://screenrant.com/worst-examples-whitewashing-movies/?view=all

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertai...r-playing-prince-of-persia-title-role/345435/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/25/prince-of-persia-airbende_n_589116.html

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/23/entertainment/la-ca-racebender-20100523

http://www.zimbio.com/Modern+Hollywood+Whitewashing/articles/o-rQ4wq83pn/The+Prince+of+Persia

 

[Bran The Man]

Another name I hear being suggested is Avan Jogia. I had to google him too. He's young enough, and he also looks the part, maybe even the most like the character.

 

[LoganGambit87]

I just think Disney is going to cast younger. Aladdin's only supposed to be what, 17?

Belle from Beauty And The Beast was 17 and emma watson is 26

 

[Alien Anal]

Hah would never have guessed Guy Ritchie would have gotten the gig. Ah well we shall see how it turns out. Excited to see a live action Aladdin either way

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Well, actually...

Spoiler

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http://screenrant.com/worst-examples-whitewashing-movies/?view=all

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertai...r-playing-prince-of-persia-title-role/345435/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/25/prince-of-persia-airbende_n_589116.html

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/23/entertainment/la-ca-racebender-20100523

http://www.zimbio.com/Modern+Hollywood+Whitewashing/articles/o-rQ4wq83pn/The+Prince+of+Persia

Man, I forgot about Aang.
That's a good number of sites making fun of that casting choice.

 

[#root]

An Aladdin movie done in Guy Ritchie style. I'm not sure how well that'll work .

 

[OutOfBoose]

Aladdin is my favorite Disney film of all time. I guess, I have no choice but to follow this one.

I'm certainly not against Guy Ritchie as a director. I feel like some people here imagine Aladdin will be literally like:
-Where?
-Agrabah.
-Agrabah?
-Agrabah.
-Agrabah?
-Yes. Yes, Agrabah. You know - sultans, viziers, magic lamp, bad food, hotter than hot, Princess ******* Jasmine - Agrabah!

Since the story is about a street urchin and a thief, Guy Ritchie can work. I doubt he will be oblivious to the idea, that it's a kids movie in the first place.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Disney already found the way around through Broadway, just recreate that.

For those of us who know nothing about the Broadway adaptation, how'd they handle the Genie?

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Hmm... What about the various productions of the play? Could they pull cast from that?

 

[CaptainWagner]

Guy Ritchie is a perfect match for Aladdin, if you ask me!

 

[chamber-music]

Actress Aiysha Hart would make a good Jasmine. She is of middle eastern ancestry.

Yeah, Riz Ahmed would be perfect.

Which means they'll cast Brenton Thwaites.

Anyone but Brenton Thwaites. Hollywood needs to stop trying to make that guy happen.

 

[Incrediblejeff]

Aladdin is my absolute favorite Disney film,and I can see a Guy Ritchie Aladdin being awesome.So I'm in atleast until they mess up the casting.I think Baz Luhrman would be a better choice though.They need to let him do a Disney remake.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

Actress Aiysha Hart would make a good Jasmine. She is of middle eastern ancestry.



Anyone but Brenton Thwaites. Hollywood needs to stop trying to make that guy happen.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Thwaites was pretty good in The Signal but just seeing him in the TRAILER for Gods of Egypt made me hope he drops off the face of the earth.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Aladdin is my absolute favorite Disney film,and I can see a Guy Ritchie Aladdin being awesome.So I'm in atleast until they mess up the casting.I think Baz Luhrman would be a better choice though.They need to let him do a Disney remake.

Hi Jeff, nice to see your input.

 

[Incrediblejeff]

Hi Jeff, nice to see your input.

Hi,and I haven't really been posting here much.I should change that.

 

[chamber-music]

Outside of acting Riz Ahmed is primarily known for his rapping side projects which don't include a huge amount of singing.

He has his solo rap work as Riz MC. One half of rap duo Swet Shop Boys and one half of EDM duo Halflife.

Here is track Subtle from his Halflife partnership with Dubstep DJ Distance.
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Thwaites was pretty good in The Signal but just seeing him in the TRAILER for Gods of Egypt made me hope he drops off the face of the earth.

He was ok in Son of a Gun and The Signal. Average in The Giver, Maleficent and Oculus. Awful in Gods of Egypt.

He is one of those actors that the Hollywood machine seems to be behind despite there not being much interest or buzz behind him.

 

[#root]

Thwaites is also in the new POTC film.

 

[Consona]

The first thing that popped into my head after reading Disney's Aladdin and Guy Ritchie was *this makes perfect sense*! t:

 

[Rowsdower!]

He was ok in Son of a Gun and The Signal. Average in The Giver, Maleficent and Oculus. Awful in Gods of Egypt.

He is one of those actors that the Hollywood machine seems to be behind despite there not being much interest or buzz behind him.

I always wonder how that happens with some actors. I remember for a while they tried to make Alex Pettyfer happen until they realized he was a mediocre actor that no one gave two sh**s about. They also tried it with Luke Hemsworth and Jai Courtney. And they'll keep trying. Some fatcat producer picks a name out of a hat and its like, "WE GOTTA MAKE A STAAAARRRRR OUTTA THIS GUY!"

 

[chamber-music]

I always wonder how that happens with some actors. I remember for a while they tried to make Alex Pettyfer happen until they realized he was a mediocre actor that no one gave two sh**s about. They also tried it with Luke Hemsworth and Jai Courtney. And they'll keep trying. Some fatcat producer picks a name out of a hat and its like, "WE GOTTA MAKE A STAAAARRRRR OUTTA THIS GUY!"

It is pretty much down to Hollywood's desperate attempts to create more white male movie stars. Agents, producers, casting directors and industries types over hype particular actors. The movie industry types cast them in prominent or lead roles expecting it will make them stars but often the general public is just indifferent.

Some actors naturally generate buzz that leads to lead roles due to their talent. They might have a acclaimed role or performance in a tv show or indie movie that leads to them getting cast in Hollywood stuff which is the opposite of the industry chosen stars who largely get roles with no buzz to back the hype.

 

[terry78]

I feel like they needed another Will Smith type persona for ID4: Resurgence to get that ball rolling. It was so damn boring.

 

[chamber-music]

I feel like they needed another Will Smith type persona for ID4: Resurgence to get that ball rolling. It was so damn boring.

A lot of people said they missed Will Smith's charisma in that movie.

Liam Hemsworth is the blandest of the three Hemsworth brothers.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I feel like they needed another Will Smith type persona for ID4: Resurgence to get that ball rolling. It was so damn boring.

Will Smith as the genie. That would be fantastic, and different enough from Robin Williams that people won't compare them.

 

[terry78]

Aladdin: I'll do it...I'll wish you free.

Fresh Genie: Ha-haaaaa!