The live-action Aladdin reveals what's going on with the planned sequel.
From show creator Josh Corbin, the Hulu drama series Reprisal is a noir that follows a femme fatale (Abigail Spencer) who, after being left for dead, reinvents herself and sets out to take revenge against those responsible. With her plan in motion, a determined Katherine Harlow, who now goes by Doris, will be forcing everyone to choose a side. During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, actor Mena Massoud (who plays Ethan, the newest member of the gang known as the Banished Brawlers) talked about why Reprisal was such an appealing project to him, the success of Aladdin and …
Many fans of Disney’s live action Aladdin have since become fond of the actor who stepped into the shoes of the titular character—Mena Massoud. They might expect to see him in a wealth of projects going forward. But the reality, as reported by The Daily Beast, is that things have been slow going since. Says Massoud of his workflow: “I’m kind of tired of staying quiet about it. I want people to know that it’s not always dandelions and roses when you’re doing something like Aladdin. ‘He must have made millions. He must be getting …
In this live-action adaptation of the Disney animated classic Aladdin from director Guy Ritchie, a lovable street rat (Mena Massoud) who has made the streets of Agrabah his home would gladly leave his life of thievery behind, while Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) longs to experience life outside of the palace and among the people. When the two cross paths and learn that they each long to break free from what is expected of them, they find themselves caught up in an evil scheme that leads them directly to a magic oil lamp and the larger than life Genie (Will …