Marwan Kenzari attends the 64th Berlinale International Film Festival at Berlinale Palast on February 10, 2014 in Berlin, Germany
Disney has cast Tunisian-Dutch actor Marwan Kenzari in the role of the evil vizier Jafar in its live-action adaptation of Aladdin.
Kenzari will be joining Egyptian-Canadian actor Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Power Rangers actor Naomi Scott in the role of Princess Jasmine and Will Smith as Genie, in the Guy Ritchie-directed film.
Born in the Netherlands to Tunisian parents, the seasoned stage actor graduated from the Maastricht Academy of Performing Arts in 2009. He has since enjoyed a plethora of roles in Hollywood, including in the remakes of The Mummy and Ben-Hur. Kenzari is also set to star in Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming Murder on the Orient Express remake.
News of his new role as Jafar in the highly anticipated live-action Aladdin has sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans sharing the news alongside workout photos and gifs of the handsome actor.
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Completing the cast for the Disney movie is former SNL star Nasim Pedrad, who will be playing Mara, a comedic new role described as Princess Jasmine’s handmaiden and friend, which was created specifically for the reboot.
