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Will Smith chats with reporters during the press conference for Aladdin in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon (May 19).

The 50-year-old actor joined Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Nasim Pedrad, Navid Negahban, plus production designer Gemma Jackson, composer Alan Menken, and director Guy Ritchie to chat up the movie ahead of the premiere this week.

In a recent interview, Will opened up about how he approached an iconic character like the Genie for the flick, all while trying to honor Robin Williams, who voiced the character in the animated film.

“Robin Williams didn’t leave much room to improve on the Genie. … So I looked at it and the first thing for me was that it was going to be live action. I thought it could be a little different,” he shared.

Will added, “Robin Williams … took his essentially stand-up persona and just infused his stand-up persona into the Genie. … I was like I could just use the extreme version of almost my ‘Fresh Prince’ persona to be able to infuse that into this wild character.”

“I felt I’d be able to capture the nostalgia while at the same time being able to make something new.”

Aladdin hits theaters on Friday, May 24th.

FYI: Naomi is wearing Balmain. Mena is wearing an AllSaints bomber jacket.

Mena Massoud gets close with the fans at the Aladdin screening at the Plaza Oasis Coyoacán on Wednesday (May 15) in Mexico City, Mexico.

The 27-year-old actor posed for pics with them before joining co-star Naomi Scott for pics together.

Earlier in the day, Naomi and Mena were spotted at a press conference event for the flick.

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The “World of ‘Aladdin’” visual takes you to the bustling streets of Agrabah that production designer Gemma Jackson brings to life, as well as to the stunning desert vistas of Jordan where the “Aladdin” production filmed for several weeks in order to capture the natural beauty of the region.

Aladdin hits theaters on May 24th!

FYI: Naomi wore a Proenza Schouler dress at the press conference and Emilio Pucci dress for the screening. Mena is wearing a Versace suit for the premiere.

Will Smith matches with his lovely co-star Naomi Scott in red for the VIP Screening of Aladdin with the Jordanian Royal Family on Monday (May 13) in Amman, Jordan.

The two stars of the film were joined by co-star Mena Massoud and director Guy Ritchie, plus Naomi‘s husband, Jordan Spence.

Some parts of Aladdin were filmed in Jordan and the cast returned for a press conference and attend a VIP screening of the film.

The screening was held at Abdali Malls Prime Cinema under Royal Patronage was hosted by HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.

Aladdin flies into theaters nationwide May 24th.

FYI: Naomi and Jordan both wore Armani. Mena is wearing an AllSaints shirt at the press conference. He is wearing a Prada outfit at the premiere.

Will Smith is all smiles on the red carpet at the premiere of Aladdin on Saturday (May 11) in Berlin, Germany.

The 50-year-old actor was joined by co-stars Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott as they brought their live-action Disney film to Germany.

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Also joining Naomi on the red carpet was her husband Jordan Spence.

Earlier in the day, the cast stepped out for a press conference to promote the movie.

Aladdin hits theaters in the United States on May 24.

FYI: Mena is wearing a Valentino outfit with John Hardy bracelets and a David Yurman ring.

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Brooklyn Beckham and girlfriend Hana Cross cozy up at the premiere of Disney’s Aladdin.

The couple stepped out for the European Gala premiere and after party of Disney’s latest live-action reboot on Thursday (May 9) in London.

Brooklyn and Hana posed for photos at the party and were spotted holding hands on their way out. The young couple joined the film’s stars, Will Smith and Mena Massoud and director Guy Ritchie and his wife, Jacqui Ainsley, at the party.

Kevin Hart, who was reportedly offered the role of the Genie before Will Smith took the part, was also in attendance.

Aladdin hits theaters May 24, 2019.

Mena Massoud, Will Smith, and Naomi Scott continue their promo tour for Aladdin!

The co-stars attended a photo call at The Rosewood Hotel on Friday (May 10) in London, England.

They were joined by director Guy Ritchie and composer Alan Menken.

Naomi channeled her character, Jasmine, in her blue ensemble!

Will also had some fun surprising fans at a magic lamp stunt at Leicester Square.

The group also stepped out for the London premiere the day before, and the Paris premiere the day before that.

Aladdin is set to hit theaters on May 24 – check out two new clips here!

FYI: Mena is wearing a Mr P. jacket, shirt, and socks. Naomi is wearing a Paul & Joe suit.

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Will Smith, Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud are premiering their highly anticipated live-action Aladdin in London, United Kingdom.

The three stars joined co-star Marwen Kenzari and director Guy Ritchie at the event, held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Thursday (May 9).

Guy was joined by his wife, Jacqui, at the event. Naomi was joined by her husband, Jordan Spence.

This is the second stop on the Magic Carpet World Tour, which will continue over the next two weeks. You can keep up with all the events with the hashtag #MagicCarpetTour.

Aladdin is set to hit theaters on May 24.