Disney has been fiercely criticised for creating a whole new role for a white actor in its new Aladdin film.
The decision follows claims Disney whitewashed the live action remake by choosing to cast Naomi Scott, a non-Arab actor, as Princess Jasmine in July.
The original folk story Aladdin and the Magic Lamp from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights includes no white characters.
Fans are now angered by the decision to cast Magnussen, who appeared in Bridge of Spies, in the new Guy Ritchie-directed film.
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