Will Smith is in talks to take on the role of the Genie in Disney’s live-action Aladdin.
As well as Dumbo and Aladdin, the studio also has plans to remake Mulan, Peter Pan, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Pocahontas.
The film will be the latest of the company’s increasing set of live-action takes of their successful animated films.
Smith was in negotiations to take on a role in Tim Burton’s Dumbo but the deal failed to work out.
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