Disney approached Kevin Hart about playing the Genie in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Aladdin remake, but have since moved on to other stars.
Variety’s Justin Kroll has revealed on Twitter that Kevin Hart was previously in the running to play the Genie before Smith.
The biggest casting question, though, is who fills Robin Williams’ gigantic shoes as the Genie.
It’s known that Disney is looking for middle-eastern actors to play the titular diamond in the rough and love-interest Jasmine.
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