Will Smith Used His 'Fresh Prince' Persona as Inspiration for Genie in 'Aladdin'

"Aladdin" stars Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott joined Will Smith to chat about playing beloved Disney characters, and how Naomi's brother is Will's biggest fan. Will also talked about how the music in the film convinced him to step into Robin Williams' iconic role and use his "Fresh Prince" persona as inspiration for his version of Genie.
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[@sushmita_93]

Will Smith is hands down one of the humblest and best actors of all times

[@nicnactruelove8519]

I don't think I've seen anyone as good looking as Mena. He's almost TOO beautiful. His face is just absolute perfection, it's really distracting

[@fnpoolguy]

I'm dying of laughter at Will Smith's impression of Ellen holding in her cough.

[@lyse92]

Will Smith crushed this role! He was made to be the genie!!!!

[@chikipaw23]

Will Smith really respects Robin Williams 👊👊

[@cyanure7]

Will's imitation of Ellen trying to withhold her cough! LOL!!!!

[@wahooooh]

I wasn't sure how I felt about Will Smith being Genie, but he did well! And I like how humble he is about it

[@cassiemonica1]

Will smith talks about how great Robin Williams is and how big the shoes were to fill and he is absolutely right but he himself has that same type of persona with rolls he’s done. I think it was a great pick.

[@roshaanabdulqadir4390]

I love how will mentions how great robin williams was as genie.

[@MahnoorKhanYoutube]

the moment when Will Smith said" Ellen have some water! You're such a good host." ❤

[@ruth7083]

4 different races

[@TheLifeofKiara]

Mena literally sounds sooo much like the cartoon version of Aladdin. (Don’t know who played him but yeah)

[@miaveranika30]

Common people see : Ellen, Will, Mena, Naomi.

[@rthetruthful]

I wish Will Smith was my uncle. This is one of the coolest dudes in Hollywood

[@Angelinabcklr]

I swear the whole world loves Will Smith, how can someone be such a lovable personality?❤️

[@unknownunknown3833]

1:27

[@andrewezzat8515]

“Just drink water Ellen” 😂😂😂

[@jasonnewman1118]

Will smith and Keanu reeves are the definition of a down to earth Hollywood actor. Hands down my 2 favorite actors.

[@auro8210]

“I cannot wait till all of your daughters get to see the princess Jasmine that Naomi created” FINALLY A MAN WHO UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG FEMALE FIGURES IN DISNEY MOVIES, LOVE YOU WILL💖

[@juschill1]

I'm glad he realized the shoe's he had to fill playing Genie.