Disney Confirms Power Rangers Actress Naomi Scott Will Play Jasmine In Live-Action Aladdin
07/15/2017 02:48 pm EDT
It looks like Disney has officially recruited a Power Ranger to play an iconic movie princess.
Power Rangers actress Naomi Scott has been recruited to play Princess Jasmine in Disney's live-action Aladdin. Disney announced the casting at D23 and is co-starring with Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Will Smith as the Genie, previously played by comedy legend Robin Williams.
Scott had been previously rumored to be up for the role alongside actress Tara Sutaria, but the studio was waiting to officially cast Aladdin before it decided on Jasmine. Will Smith has long been rumored for the role of Genie.
You can find the description for Power Rangers below.
"Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late."
As part of the 24-year-old global phenomenon and based on the five Rangers from the original TV series, "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,", the reimagined movie features a modern generation of Rangers including Dacre Montgomery (TV's "Stranger Things") as Jason the Red Ranger, Naomi Scott (The 33) as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as Billy the Blue Ranger, Ludi Lin (Monster Hunt) as Zack the Black Ranger, and Becky G. (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising) as Trini the Yellow Ranger, as they attempt to stop the evil and unpredictable Rita Repulsa (played by Elizabeth Banks, The Hunger Games Franchise) from destroying their city…and ultimately the world. Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") as Zordon, and Bill Hader (Finding Dory) as Alpha 5 train the Rangers to morph and master their powers as a united team.
The Saban's Power Rangers DVD will include exclusive audio commentary with director Dean Israelite and writer John Gatins, and deleted/alternate/extended scenes and outtakes. Saban's Power Rangers will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively
Power Rangers is in stores now.
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