There was a guard character named Hakim, voiced by Frank Welker, in the original Aladdin movie, but it seems he will be a much more substantial character in this live-action movie.
It was also confirmed in May that, like the animated classic before it, the live-action Aladdin is a musical.
Turkish actor Numan Acar is in talks to portray Hakim, who serves as the “head of the guards” for Jafar in this live-action remake.
Disney hasn’t issued a release date at this time either, but there was a report that Aladdin production will begin this summer.