Disney finally announces its lead Aladdin and Jasmine and not everyone is happy!

Much to fans dismay, it is not Avan Jogia!

Guy Ritchie, the director of the upcoming live action musical Aladdin finally announced the lead cast.

The internet had been abuzz with excitement and curiosity over who would be the faces essaying Aladdin and Jasmine in the much-awaited musical.



On the D23 Expo, the director, Guy Ritchie finally revealed that Mena Massoud, Noami Scott and Will Smith will be playing the lead roles

Mena Massoud announced as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, and Will Smith as Genie in live-action Aladdin! #D23Expo

— Disney (@Disney) July 15, 2017

IT'S OFFICIAL! Mena Massoud will play #Aladdin, Naomi Scott will play #Jasmine and Will Smith will play the Genie. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/O0ND6FScBM

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 15, 2017

And the fans who had eagerly been waiting for the names to be announced, have shown a mixed reaction to Guy Ritchie's combo.

 

https://twitter.com/HamzaMusse/status/886332479292026884

https://twitter.com/WgistWilliam/status/886305007351595009



Looks like all the wait to see the faces that would essay the beloved lead characters successfully created the needed hype.

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