Will Smith to Star in 'Aladdin' Remake?

Will Smith is in talks to take on the genie role made famous by the late Robin Williams in Disney’s live-action “Aladdin” from Guy Ritchie, we hear.

The adaptation of the animated feature follows the studio’s strategy of bringing its classic animated titles to life and so far it has been a goldmine, most recently with “Beauty And The Beast,” which has already grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Smith had previously been in talks with Tim Burton about “Dumbo,” but that did not materialize and we’re told these talks are also early.

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Will Smith saw a resurgence in his career with the success of Suicide Squad.