Aladdin hasn’t done anything for my career, says Mena Massoud
The lead actor shared that he hasn't had a single audition since the Disney flick came out, despite it making $1 billion
After Aladdin raked in over $1 billion at the box office, it's understandable that Disney wants to cash in more on the idea.
But they've come under fire for their decision to produce a spin-off film focusing on a minor character, Prince Anders played by actor Billy Magnussen. You remember Prince Anders right? Yeah, un neither.
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Fans were quick to point out that while Mena Massoud, who played the lead, opened up recently about how he hasn't gotten a single audition since, Disney had no problem announcing a spin-off starring a white actor from a film franchise that boasts a racially-diverse cast.
The film is to premiere on Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+.