Here are four things to know about the rising star.
Disneyslengthy searchfor its live-actionAladdinlead has come to a close with Mena Massoud.
Lets get to work!
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But hes largely remained under the radar until this new boost to his celebrity stock.
Get to know the newAladdinstar below.
I grew up in a culturally different household, he explained in an interview withDefective Geeks.
My parents saw certain things differently than other people.
It allowed me to create a wider world view on things.
Busting Jacks chops is part of their relationship.
Massoud wouldtransfer from the University of Toronto to an arts program at Ryerson University.
He was an incredibly well-rounded actor but I grew up on his role inMrs.
Doubtfire, Massoud said of Williams.
That role by itself is very well-rounded and he goes through an amazing journey in that movie.
I think its very underrated.
Williams, of course, iconically voiced the Genie in Disneys animated original ofAladdin.
