The Cheat Sheet

‘Aladdin:’ Is That Actually Will Smith Singing as the Genie?

You ain’t never had a friend like him. When it came to who would portray Robin Williams’ Aladdin character, the lovable and hilarious Genie, Will Smith was up for the challenge. Here’s what we know ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Aladdin’ and the Challenge of Following Robin Williams

Will Smith steps into one of his most scrutinized roles in the Disney remake. Can he live up to Robin Williams' legacy? By Josh Spiegel [This story contains spoilers for Disney’s live-action Aladdin] ...
Us Weekly

Aladdin Voicer Scott Weinger Says Will Smith Will ‘Crush’ Genie, Recalls ‘Geeking Out Hardcore’ Over Robin Williams (Exclusive)

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “[Will’s] gonna crush it. He’s gonna be amazing,” Weinger, 43, exclusively told Us Weekly at ...
The Cheat Sheet

Will Smith: Genie in ‘Aladdin’ Was Not Actually Will Smith

The animated Genie from 1992’s Aladdin took on some of Robin Williams’ features and adapted as he did impressions. The live-action Genie from the 2019 film looks like Smith in blue, and he also ...