Hollywood star Will Smith was reluctant at first to play Genie in the live-action remake of Disney's 'Aladdin'.
Will Smith added a personal touch to portray the energetic CGI-enhanced blue Genie who emerges from a lamp in a cave of treasures.
The 50-year-old actor and rapper said his first reaction about taking on the role was:"Hell no, no way." The film follows the 1992 movie plot that saw poor street hustler Aladdin fall in love with headstrong Princess Jasmine, but director Guy Ritchie said the story"needed updating." That character is played by"The 33" and"Power Rangers" actress Naomi Scott, who will also star in the upcoming"Charlie's Angels" remake.
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