A rising star ain’t never had a friend like Twitter!
Disney may not know the name Avan Jogia, but everyone who has seen the hottie sing, dance, and steal scenes from stars like Victoria Justice and Ben Kingsley does.
So when reports came out that Guy Ritchie was having a hard time finding a lead for his live action version of Aladdin, fans of the 25-year-old had to point out the glaring apparent omission from the casting net.
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Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Disney has opted not to go with early frontrunners Dev Patel and Riz Ahmed because they’re too well-known, and they’d rather cast a fresh face, specifically one of Middle Eastern descent.
They’ve considered and reportedly tested Achraf Koutet, Mena Massoud, and George Kosturos — but quite a few fans seem to know who they want.
Ch-ch-check out some of their reactions (below)!
Disney: we can’t find anyone to play Aladdin
Me: pic.twitter.com/MIDHIPjkYi
— Anna (@deadkili) July 11, 2017
Excuse me but HOW is @Disney struggling to find an #Aladdin when @AvanJogia exists?! pic.twitter.com/QDTD4DHb8u
— Ariana Garcia ?? (@Ariana_noGrande) July 11, 2017
Avan jogia IS Aladdin! I’m pretty sure about it
— Chrysana Avramidou (@Chrys_Smiler) July 11, 2017
If @AvanJogia doesn’t get the role of Aladdin…somebody is gonna have to fight me pic.twitter.com/mePxjj8e5g
— Yvng_petty (@20_blackout_16) July 11, 2017
I heard that Guy Ritchie is having problems to find actors who interpret Aladdin and Jasmine. What is he waiting for to call them?… pic.twitter.com/U7rROOc02S
— LM as TV/Films. (@littlemixmovies) July 11, 2017
“we can’t find someone who can sing and can dance to play Aladdin” pic.twitter.com/gPnJIj8dL8
— yasmin (@mightywilk) July 11, 2017
Y’all are sleeping on Avan Jogia and Jade Thrilwall for Aladdin. THEY BOTH CAN SING AND LOOK SIMILAR TO THE CHARACTERS AND CAN ACT pic.twitter.com/l78ef0dZwB
— MC (@mariahnmichael) July 11, 2017
Do YOU agree Disney should be looking at the Victorious star??
[Image via Disney/Brian To/WENN.]
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Disney Can’t Find A Live Action Aladdin — Leaving Fans Of THIS Actor Scratching Their Heads!
