The internet reacts to Will Smith’s Genie in first Aladdin trailer

Unsettling CGI turns fast-talking sidekick into nightmare fuel for some fans

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Will Smith as the Genie in Aladdin
(Image credit: Disney)

Disney has released a teaser trailer for its live-action version of Aladdin, giving fans their first look at the highly anticipated song and dance extravaganza.

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