Recreating ‘Aladdin’s’ Magic With Will Smith and Fresh Faces

Recreating ‘Aladdin’s’ Magic With Will Smith and Fresh Faces
Mena Massoud as Aladdin (L) and Will Smith as Genie in Disney's live-action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic "Aladdin." Disney via AP
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LOS ANGELES—In 1992, Disney transported audiences to the mythical land of Agrabah, where they met a street rat with a heart of gold, a flying carpet, a headstrong princess and a magical genie with some oddly current pop culture references. With the music and lyrics of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, “Aladdin” would go on to win the hearts of millions and become the highest-grossing picture of the year.

Will Smith arrives at the premiere of "Aladdin" on May 21, 2019. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Will Smith arrives at the premiere of "Aladdin" on May 21, 2019. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP