Who plays Jasmine in new Aladdin?
Naomi Scott
11 Things You Need to Know About the Actress Playing Jasmine in ‘Aladdin’ Disney’s Aladdin has finally come out, giving the world a glimpse at Naomi Scott as Jasmine. Mena Massoud stars alongside her as Aladdin while Will Smith plays the iconic Genie.
What is Aladdin based on?
Arabian Nights story
Aladdin is a 48-minute animated film based on the classic Arabian Nights story “Aladdin and the magic lamp”, translated by Antoine Galland.
Where is Aladdin based?
While the movie is set in a city based on Baghdad, Iraq, Aladdin contains aspects of multiple Middle Eastern and Asian cultures. The sultan’s palace in Aladdin, left, and the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Are the actors in Aladdin Middle Eastern?
And despite the fact that some white extras had their skin darkened during filming, Disney did cast actors of Middle Eastern descent in most of the main roles.
Why is Aladdin not culturally appropriate?
The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a press release earlier this week asking reviewers and critics to acknowledge that the “Aladdin myth is rooted by racism, Orientalism and Islamophobia” and to “address concerns about racial and religious stereotypes perpetuated by the [new] Disney film.”
Are there any Indian Disney Princess?
Merida. Merida is a Princess by birth and an adventurer by spirit. She spends her days practicing archery, riding her horse Angus, and exploring the world around her.
Is Raya an Indian princess?
The film is a landmark moment for Southeast Asian representation in Hollywood: Raya is Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess, and is voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, the first Southeast Asian actor to lead an animated feature from the studio.
What is Princess Jasmine’s race?
She is the sixth Disney Princess and the franchise’s first non-European member, as well as its first West Asian princess. Due to this, the character is credited with introducing racial diversity to Disney’s princess genre.