Last December, we got our first lookOpens in a new tab at Will Smith’s genie in the upcoming live-action Aladdin remake from Disney. When the internet wasn’t busy making jokesOpens in a new tab about how he looked like a pirate, it was complaining about how he wasn’t blue.
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How can you bring Robin Williams’ iconic character to life and not give him his famous hue? Well, be careful what you wish for, everyone, because the latest teaserOpens in a new tab for the film has given us the wish-granting genie in all his cobalt glory… and uh, here’s the thing. It’s not great. It’s kind of terrifying. You know what is great, though? The plethora of jokes and memes it immediately led to. To help us deal with this troubling turn of events, here are our favorites.
This tweet pretty much captures everyone’s general reaction.
I feel nothing but a deep primal fear towards Will Smith as the new Genie. His ears are so big and his forehead stretches into infinity. I want to kill him with fire. Why do we have to suffer? A new #AladdinOpens in a new tab film is just pointless. Please God, save us from this hell. pic.twitter.com/ogUlgDdkqNOpens in a new tab
— almighty axolotl (@almightyaxolotl) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Okay that might be a little harsh, but this is a lot harsh, but we’re just getting started.
Honestly the Will Smith genie feels like a spoiler for BIRD BOX because I finally understand what image would make them so fascinated but also want to kill themselves
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
This shows just how dangerous deepfake technology can be, something has to be done. pic.twitter.com/LjManECtNUOpens in a new tab
— Russ Fischer (@russfischer) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
me:
wonder if the new aladdin is gonna be good..will smith: pic.twitter.com/LMmh125lHhOpens in a new tab
— Mekki Leeper (@MekkiLeeper) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
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— Chris Evangelista (@cevangelista413) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
producer’s notes: it’s cool that Will Smith is in this movie and all, but what if we face swapped him with blue Shrek, and also had the worst guy from DeviantArt do it pic.twitter.com/hvi2NGlRe9Opens in a new tab
— priscilla page (@BBW_BFF) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Will Smith as the Genie with a zinger! pic.twitter.com/1x3s0fo2rFOpens in a new tab
— Kirk Beattie (@KirkBeattie) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
So, here a meme I made about my feeling towards Will Smith in Alladin. pic.twitter.com/GrYtdUM77POpens in a new tab
— Brandon Allen (@BWAllen2018) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
This look might not be going over great for Disney and Will Smith, but it has been a boondoggle for other blue characters.
Aladdin (Ritchie, 2019) pic.twitter.com/h9rqtWh3IxOpens in a new tab
— Leo Summer (@aquanarc) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
After #AladdinOpens in a new tab, #WillSmithOpens in a new tab‘s Captain Planet. pic.twitter.com/80eEmuNqqAOpens in a new tab
— Peter (@p_monies_malone) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
The new Willy Wonka remake looks weird but I respect the bold casting choices.#AladdintrailerOpens in a new tab #WillSmithOpens in a new tab #willywonkaOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/Ezp8y909HuOpens in a new tab
— Chris Demarais? (@ChrisDemarais) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Dude the Will Smith Genie looks so good
-J pic.twitter.com/mHGwrFkyzyOpens in a new tab— Schaffrillas’ dank meme stash (@Schaffrillas) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
#AladdinOpens in a new tab #WillSmithOpens in a new tab Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Looking great pic.twitter.com/Tkt89SnjR7Opens in a new tab
— Photo Negative Mickey (@mickey1_photo) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Will Smith pic.twitter.com/9MhxmnqApTOpens in a new tab
— La Abuela Garcia ®™ (@rthur013) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
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— Dave Schilling (@dave_schilling) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Spot the difference. #AladdinOpens in a new tab #Aladdin2019Opens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/qIJf9unMQpOpens in a new tab
— Nathan Eisler (@eisler_nathan) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
No surprise Arrested Development was on the mind of a lot of people.
Will smith as the genie looks good. pic.twitter.com/64BmTj60GjOpens in a new tab
— Arturo Torres (@arturodraws) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Enorme Will Smith. pic.twitter.com/Ac4n2q1o2kOpens in a new tab
— Alejandro González (@Alexicko) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Sometimes the internet is good. And sometimes it’s the best.
In ancient Arabia,
bottled and raised,
at the cave of wonders
spending most of my days
chillin’ out maxin’ relaxin’ all cool
grantin’ wishes to street rats outside the school pic.twitter.com/c3t49tXyZjOpens in a new tab— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
“Let me tell you about my podcast!” pic.twitter.com/VITpytAuhcOpens in a new tab
— Fandom Files (@FandomFilesSYFY) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
not sure about these Avatar sequels pic.twitter.com/sY4LvqdR9hOpens in a new tab
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
HBO’s Watchmen reboot is making some strong choices pic.twitter.com/q27DrBFT6BOpens in a new tab
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
? “Take it from me, parrots jasmine under sand.” pic.twitter.com/ajfWysV8ANOpens in a new tab
— Matt Fowler (@TheMattFowler) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
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— Matt Patches (@misterpatches) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Our very own Dan Casey speaks for all of us here at Nerdist.
All three of my wishes are that I hadn’t seen this. pic.twitter.com/QrOhHpCvCnOpens in a new tab
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) February 11, 2019Opens in a new tab
Is it possible that when we wished for the genie to be blue we used a monkey’s paw and not a magic lamp?
Featured Image: Walt Disney Studios
