Disney provided a first look at the live action version of Aladdin, in which actor Will Smith has nabbed the role of Genie.
The story of the Disney street urchin who befriends a genie and falls in love with a princess is getting a reboot.
Directed by Guy Ritchie – who’s known for films filled with explosions and awe-inspiring action sequences – the film is looking to be a tribute to the original.
Entertainment Weekly provided a first look at the film, and released stills in their magazine.
Naomi Scott took on the role of Jasmine (instead of, you know, a Middle Eastern actress), prompting criticism online.
Will Smith, with his hands spread out and adorned with jewellery and a topknot takes centre stage.
People have thoughts about him, too.
Will Smith looks like Goro from Mortal Kombat 💀 #Aladdin #Disney https://t.co/xIVKEGR3pa— Toni Toni Chopper (@Toni Toni Chopper) 1545231884
Just saw Will Smith as the genie in the live action Aladdin remake. My reaction....... #Aladdin https://t.co/v6irLIjRC5— Jason Wesney (@Jason Wesney) 1545228579
*upon seeing Will Smith as Genie for the first time* #Aladdin https://t.co/uLpMzwE38P— Nick Bosworth (@Nick Bosworth) 1545224509
I’m so excited to see Will Smith in Aladdin 😍 https://t.co/3Rt9BRJWtv— noah (@noah) 1545272415
One of the biggest pet peeves about the feature, fans said, was that Will Smith's genie...wasn't blue.
He later revealed that the magazine cover depicted the genie in his human form, and that he will actually be blue for most of the film.
ALADDIN: Disney Fan Makes Will Smith's GENIE Blue and it's Mildly Terrifying! https://t.co/rd31ypZUoY https://t.co/FjlpCqzU9H— ComicBook NOW! (@ComicBook NOW!) 1545253856
genie! my first wish. i wish that i'd never seen this. https://t.co/R8JSMG52C4— jessica ⚡ (@jessica ⚡) 1545227695
There, uh, were a lot of memes.
Twitter this morning https://t.co/KM0UH53jYv— Kyle Cardine (@Kyle Cardine) 1545227083
https://t.co/SPn31kSnMB— hunter harris (@hunter harris) 1545228547
The costume department behind this film really hates every gay millennial who found their awakening through Aladdin… https://t.co/jBLbJ6lwts— Calvin (@Calvin) 1545229057
@calvinstowell https://t.co/OE5xHSK2bj— Zaque Manzooski (@Zaque Manzooski) 1545229268
And the villainous Jafar (played by Dutch-Tunisian Marwan Kenzari) people noted, is a thirst trap.
i hope jafar wins https://t.co/jOLv7s3exU— David Mack (@David Mack) 1545230217
So that's that.