For the most part, Disney's Aladdin — the upcoming live-action remake of 1992's animated classic — appears pretty much in line with the original. But for as similar as the plot appears, director Guy Ritchie has taken some creative liberties with the source material.
Disney has released a new special look featurette that puts Naomi Scott's Princess Jasmine in the spotlight. In the video, the cast and crew of
Aladdin discuss how Naomi Scott puts her own stamp on the character, reimagining the beloved princess with a "modern twist."
We also get a special look at Princess Jasmine's original, new song "
Speechless."
"She says 'Enough is enough. I have a choice here and I'm going to stand up for what I believe in,'" explains Scott.
"It's such a strong song." Check it out below.
A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, “Aladdin” is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.” The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia and Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders.
This isn't the only song that Disney has teased leading up to the release of
Aladdin. Last week, we
got to hear a snippet of Will Smith's version of "Prince Ali."
Disney's
Aladdin flies into theaters on May 24.