Oscar-Winning Actor, Will Smith, Admitted It to Jay Shetty, the One Character He Really “want to be” in 2021

With more than 30 years of experience as an actor, Will Smith
[http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/] once chose only one character he
truly wanted to be. The Emancipation actor has had a long journey in Hollywood.
Starting with Fresh Prince, the journey of rapper turned actor still continues.
However, there is only one character that made the 54-year-old actor feel at
home as he shared it with Jay Shetty in 2021 on the latter’s podcast On Purpose.

In 2021, the Men in Black actor sat with Shetty and had a deep conversation
about many things. From his acting career to his spiritual journey, Smith talked
about many things. Among other topics covered was Will Smith’s favorite
character.


WILL SMITH FELT AT HOME WHEN HE PLAYED THIS DISNEY CHARACTER

The Hitch star portrayed the fan-favorite Disney character, Genie, in the 2019
film Aladdin. While talking to Jay Shetty about his career, the actor revealed
he had written about the concept in one of his diaries. “At my core, that’s
either who I am or who I want to be,” admitted Smith, referring to his character
as Genie. Playing the Disney character in the year 2019 made the Fresh Prince
feel like he was home.



From the combination of fun, light, and silliness to imparting his wisdom to
Aladdin, it inspired the Philadelphia-born star to be like that in the real
world. Perhaps it was not only the wit that drew the actor to this character but
also the sheer fun involved, as the Bad Boys star revealed he would want to
sing, dance, be silly and play while sneaking the ideas.

ALSO READ: Will Smith Reveals How ‘Dead Poets Society’ Actor Robin Williams
Almost Made Him Reject a Disney Movie
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-reveals-how-dead-poets-society-actor-robin-williams-almost-made-him-reject-a-disney-movie/]


The King Richard star admitted he would like to be just as free and funny as his
character in the film was. With reference to a traditional ancient figure, the
BAFTA Award-winner actor admitted he would want to be the real-life Genie. Maybe
it is because of this sentiment that the former rapper turned into a real-life
Genie for the cutest babies on Aladdin’s premiere
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-throwback-to-the-time-when-will-smith-turned-into-a-real-life-genie/].

This was before the Slapgate, and following the scandal, the future of many Will
Smith projects seemed shaky. One such project was Aladdin 2.


IS THERE GOING TO BE AN ALADDIN 2?

Along with many other enormous projects, Disney is bringing back the most
memorable and loved character in the sequel of the flick. Yes, the Grammy
Award-winning actor is coming back in Aladdin 2 to make more wishes come true as
well. There were rumors about Dwayne Johnson replacing the Focus star.

Will Smith
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

Amidst all the uncertainty about the upcoming Disney film, it is confirmed that
Bright star will be back for the sequel. Although there is still a question
about how many Genie are enough.

ALSO READ: How Many Genies Are Too Many Genies? Will Smith’s Disney Return to
‘Aladdin 2’ Might Just Answer That Question
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-many-genies-are-too-many-genies-will-smith-disney-return-to-aladdin-2-might-just-answer-that-question/]

While the team is figuring it out, tell us, have you watched the 2019 movie?
What are your thoughts about Will Smith wanting to be the real-life Genie? Share
them in the comments below.

Neha Chande

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With more than 30 years of experience as an actor, <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/">Will Smith</a> once chose only one character he truly wanted to be. The Emancipation actor has had a long journey in Hollywood. Starting with Fresh Prince, the journey of rapper turned actor still continues. However, there is only one character that made the 54-year-old actor feel at home as he shared it with Jay Shetty in 2021 on the latter&#8217;s podcast On Purpose.
In 2021, the Men in Black actor sat with Shetty and had a deep conversation about many things. From his acting career to his spiritual journey, Smith talked about many things. Among other topics covered was Will Smith&#8217;s favorite character.
<h2>Will Smith felt at home when he played this Disney character</h2>
The Hitch star portrayed the fan-favorite Disney character, Genie, in the 2019 film Aladdin. While talking to Jay Shetty about his career, the actor revealed he had written about the concept in one of his diaries. &#8220;At my core, that&#8217;s either who I am or who I want to be,&#8221; admitted Smith, referring to his character as Genie. Playing the Disney character in the year 2019 made the Fresh Prince feel like he was home.
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From the combination of fun, light, and silliness to imparting his wisdom to Aladdin, it inspired the Philadelphia-born star to be like that in the real world. Perhaps it was not only the wit that drew the actor to this character but also the sheer fun involved, as the Bad Boys star revealed he would want to sing, dance, be silly and play while sneaking the ideas.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-reveals-how-dead-poets-society-actor-robin-williams-almost-made-him-reject-a-disney-movie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Will Smith Reveals How ‘Dead Poets Society’ Actor Robin Williams Almost Made Him Reject a Disney Movie</a> 

The King Richard star admitted he would like to be just as free and funny as his character in the film was. With reference to a traditional ancient figure, the BAFTA Award-winner actor admitted he would want to be the real-life Genie. Maybe it is because of this sentiment that <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-throwback-to-the-time-when-will-smith-turned-into-a-real-life-genie/">the former rapper turned into a real-life Genie for the cutest babies on Aladdin&#8217;s premiere</a>.
This was before the Slapgate, and following the scandal, the future of many Will Smith projects seemed shaky. One such project was Aladdin 2.
<h2>Is there going to be an Aladdin 2?</h2>
Along with many other enormous projects, Disney is bringing back the most memorable and loved character in the sequel of the flick. Yes, the Grammy Award-winning actor is coming back in Aladdin 2 to make more wishes come true as well. There were rumors about Dwayne Johnson replacing the Focus star.
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Amidst all the uncertainty about the upcoming Disney film, it is confirmed that Bright star will be back for the sequel. Although there is still a question about how many Genie are enough.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-many-genies-are-too-many-genies-will-smith-disney-return-to-aladdin-2-might-just-answer-that-question/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Many Genies Are Too Many Genies? Will Smith’s Disney Return to ‘Aladdin 2’ Might Just Answer That Question</a>
While the team is figuring it out, tell us, have you watched the 2019 movie? What are your thoughts about Will Smith wanting to be the real-life Genie? Share them in the comments below.

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