Will Smith makes his way back to the golden times as Disney calls him to play the character of Genie once again in Aladdin 2.

NO DWAYNE JOHNSON! Will Smith Puts Rumors to Rest as Disney Green Lights His Return to a Fan-Favorite Role Post Oscar-Fiasco

The Oscar slap was the biggest controversial topic among Hollywood insiders and
fans last year. Will Smith shocked the world when he smacked comedian Chris Rock
for mocking Jada Pinkett Smith. This legendary actor faced some concrete
consequences for his actions as the Academy banned him for one decade. His
multiple projects got canceled in the blink of an eye and he had to retire from
the limelight for several months.



Fans started speculating about what will happen to his career following the
debacle. The Bad Boys star was losing his deals, including his role as the Genie
in Aladdin 2, revealed the sources. It was also rumored that Dwayne Johnson
[https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-rock/] might replace The Pursuit of
Happyness alum in the film. However, with the beginning of a new year, it seems
things are falling into the right place for him. And Smith has finally confirmed
that he will return to his fan-favorite character.


DISNEY CALLS WILL SMITH TO PLAY THE ROLE OF GENIE IN ALADDIN 2 

Putting water under the bridge, Disney has finally decided to bring back the
fan-favorite Genie for another adventure. According to The Sun
[https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7206104/will-smith-return-genie-aladdin-disney-sequel/],
Will Smith is set to reprise his role in the sequel to the 2019 film Aladdin.



“This would be one of the first movies Will has shot since the Oscars slap and
it is quite surprising, given that it will be for a kids’ film,” an insider told
The Sun.

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Moreover, it was also stated that the actor has worked on himself after that
incident and they are putting everything in the past to do another film. The
first film was a massive hit and viewers loved the role of the French Prince in
it.



So the creators have made up their minds to cast this iconic actor “back into
the fold” and let the bad times be forgotten. And if you don’t know, the musical
fantasy whopped more than $1 billion at the box office becoming the ninth
highest-grossing film of 2019.

ALSO READ: “To my day one” – Will Smith Celebrated Old Pal Jazzy Jeff’s Birthday
With Adorable Throwback Photos
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Meanwhile, director Guy Ritchie recently talked about Will Smith
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-emancipation-aladdin-director-guy-ritchie-comments-on-casting-will-smith-for-aladdin-sequel/]
in his interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The English filmmaker praised the
54-year-old star, saying he is one of the most generous men he has met. He said
that working with him on Aladdin was an amazing experience and he would like to
see him in the sequel.

What do you think about the return of Will Smith in Aladdin 2? Drop your views
in the comments.

Shikha Arya

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<p>The Oscar slap was the biggest controversial topic among Hollywood insiders and fans last year. Will Smith shocked the world when <strong>he smacked comedian Chris Rock for mocking Jada Pinkett Smith</strong>. This legendary actor faced some concrete consequences for his actions as the Academy banned him for one decade. His multiple projects got <strong>canceled in the blink of an eye and he had to retire from the limelight</strong> for several months.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Will Smith To Be Replaced By Dwayne Johnson As Genie In Aladdin 2 Due To The Chris Rock Debacle?" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sguZGWx_gTo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Fans started speculating about what will happen to his career following the debacle. The <em>Bad Boys</em> star was losing his deals, including his role as the Genie in <em>Aladdin 2,</em> revealed the sources. It was also rumored that <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/the-rock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dwayne Johnson</a> might replace <em>The Pursuit of Happyness </em>alum</strong> in the film. However, with the beginning of a new year, it seems things are falling into the right place for him. And Smith has finally confirmed that <strong>he will return to his fan-favorite character.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Disney calls Will Smith to play the role of Genie in Aladdin 2 </strong></h2>
<p>Putting water under the bridge, Disney has finally decided to bring back the <strong>fan-favorite Genie for another adventure</strong>. <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7206104/will-smith-return-genie-aladdin-disney-sequel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to The Sun</a>, Will Smith is set to reprise his role in the sequel to the 2019 film <em>Aladdin</em>.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Will Smith Used His &#039;Fresh Prince&#039; Persona as Inspiration for Genie in &#039;Aladdin&#039;" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o2FM8Z_AexA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p><em>“This would be one of the first movies Will has shot since the Oscars slap and it is quite surprising, given that it will be for a kids’ film,&#8221;</em> an insider told The Sun.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-bel-air-is-back-jabari-banks-to-take-a-fictionalized-version-of-will-smith-places-reveals-a-new-trailer/" rel="bookmark">Bel-Air Is Back! Jabari Banks to Take a Fictionalized Version of Will Smith Places Reveals a New Trailer</a></p>
<p>Moreover, it was also stated that <strong>the actor has worked on himself</strong> after that incident and they are putting everything in the past to do another film. The first film was a massive hit and viewers loved the role of the French Prince in it.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Will Smith in Tears With Trevor Noah About Chris Rock Slap" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OkFpG5gM2fE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>So the creators have made up their minds to cast this iconic actor &#8220;<em>back into the fold</em>&#8221; and let the bad times be forgotten. And if you don&#8217;t know, the musical fantasy <strong>whopped more than $1 billion at the box office</strong> becoming the ninth highest-grossing film of 2019.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-to-my-day-one-will-smith-celebrated-old-pal-jazzy-jeffs-birthday-with-adorable-throwback-photos/" rel="bookmark">“To my day one” – Will Smith Celebrated Old Pal Jazzy Jeff’s Birthday With Adorable Throwback Photos</a></p>
<p>Meanwhile, director <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-emancipation-aladdin-director-guy-ritchie-comments-on-casting-will-smith-for-aladdin-sequel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guy Ritchie recently talked about Will Smith</a> in his interview with <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>. The English filmmaker praised the 54-year-old star, saying he is <strong>one of the most generous men he has met</strong>. He said that working with him on <em>Aladdin</em> was an amazing experience and he would like to see him in the sequel.</p>
<p>What do you think about the return of Will Smith in <em>Aladdin 2</em>? Drop your views in the comments.</p>


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