Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Casts Billy Magnussen

Aladdin won’t be the only prince in the upcoming film!

Billy Magnussen is joining Disney’s live-action Aladdin as Prince Anders. The Guy Ritchie directed film is based on the 1992 animated film. Aladdin will star newcomer Mena Massoud as Aladdin while Power Rangers pink ranger, Naomi Scott will play Princess Jasmine, with Marwan Kenzari portraying the villain Jafar and Will Smith playing Genie.

The cast which is already star studded will have Magnussen take on the new role created for the movie musical. Magnussen already has some experience playing a Disney prince. The Tony nominee appeared in Rob Marshall’s Into the Woods as Rapunzel’s prince, performing the duet “Agony” with Chris Pine.

Aladdin will be released by Disney very soon!


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