Will Smith may play Aladdin’s genie

Will Smith is in early talks to play the Genie in Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' movie. As Genie, the 48-year-old star would follow in the footsteps of Robin Williams, whose performance in the original 1992 animated film helped propel it to box office success and critical acclaim. "Sherlock Holmes" director Guy Ritchie is helming the new movie, working from a script by John August.