Disney Developing a Live Action Aladdin Prequel about Genies
Pretty much letting the genie out of the bottle and then quickly cramming him back in, Disney have confirmed they're developing a live action prequel to Aladdin which will tell the origin story of the Genie character made famous by the late, great Robin Williams.
The project, currently titled Genies, will explore the “realm of the Genies” and explain how one became trapped inside the iconic lamp. The long term hope, then, is for Genies to develop as a franchise and pave the way for a live-action retelling of Aladdin itself.
Perhaps Tom Cruise could play him now, rather than just serving as the character model.
Friday the 13th remake scribes Damian Shannon and Mark Swift are attached to script Genies which has Tripp Vinson attached to produce through his Vinson Films. Vinson is also attached to produce the recently announced Prince Charming film, also in development through Disney.
The film's join a heavy roster of live action adaptations which so far include The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh, Mulan, and Pinnochio to name a few.