Do you think you look like Aladdin? Can you sing? Dance a little? Does the idea of spending a few months being ordered around by Guy Ritchie appeal? No, this isn't a dodgy listing for a strange new relationship – there's an open Aladdin audition call set for London this weekend.
As announced on Radio One, the new, live-action version of Disney's Aladdin is looking for its lead actor. The call includes the fact that the character is Middle Eastern, between 18-22 years old, and has both a charismatic air and handsome looks. You'll need to be able to sing (dancing is less of a requirement, but it's certainly a plus) and be physically fit.
Applicants will need to be available from the end of May for preparation, and then for filming, which will take place from mid-August until January next year.
This is a worldwide call, and the UK section will be held on 14 May at the Old College Building (formerly the Cochrane Theatre) in Holborn, London between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Good luck!
Ritchie has John August on script duty, and Will Smith has been in talks to play the Genie, though there's no indication that he's agreed to take the role yet.
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