The Asylum, the independent movie studio responsible for famous knock-offs like Atlantic Rim, Tomb Invader, Independents’ Day and the original disaster franchise Sharknado, is revving up to film a mockbuster version of Disney’s Aladdin

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As reported by /Film , this version of Aladdin (a story in the public domain included in the Middle Eastern folktale compilation One Thousand and One Nights published in 1706) is set to start filming in Los Angeles this week.The cast breakdown of the film reveals each major character, as well as a surprising amount of plot spoilers. Of course, Aladdin and Genie are both accounted for, but Jasmine and Jafar are Disney creations, so they have been switched out for the characters Shahzadi and Vizier Maghreb (respectively) who may closer resemble the characters of the original story. Four other characters that are a part of Aladdin’s street performer group are listed in the cast list as well.Of course, as is par for the course for The Asylum, it’s almost certain the studio will turn this film around within the year to coincide with the release of Disney’s live action version of Aladdin this May . While that would be an unreasonably short schedule for a blockbuster movie, The Asylum is known for its quick turnaround periods.Disney’s Aladdin is inching closer and closer to release. For more on that actual blockbuster, read about how its first trailer recreates the animated original, take a look at Will Smith as Genie , and check out how Smith confirmed Genie will be CGI the majority of the film. Disney’s Aladdin hits theaters on May 24, 2019 in the US and UK.

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