Meet Mena Massoud, the actor playing Aladdin in the live-action remake

Mena Massoud is your new Aladdin.

The Egyptian-Canadian actor won the title role in the upcoming live-action remake of the Disney classic, to be directed by Guy Ritchie. Other actors Riz Ahmed and Dev Patel were considered before Massoud earned the role.

Other confirmed roles are Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Will Smith as the Genie.

Judging by the look of Mena’s Instagram pictures, we’re certainly looking forward to seeing him portray everyone’s favourite street rat/pretend prince when the film hits screens.

@eddiecanelea can’t let you have all the fun… #vegan #vegangains #fitness #gohard

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Jul 18, 2016 at 11:24am PDT

Gimmie some sugar, sugar 🍦💋 #icecream #crazyhair #la #weho

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Apr 27, 2017 at 8:00pm PDT

Crazy/Cute? Laura just gets it. @untitledtoronto shoot prep. T.dot. I missed ya #thesix #hair #film #prep

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Jun 14, 2017 at 10:10am PDT

Haven’t made as much progress as I’d like but it’s getting there. Going to start introducing intermittent fasting. #vegan #fitness #goals #gohard Also. My camera is crap.

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Aug 18, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

On weekends – we ride. 🔥 #friday #car #ride #latergram 📷: @joshuadavidpivato

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Jul 7, 2017 at 1:40pm PDT

It was in that moment, as he looked into her eyes, that he saw a soul so beautfully captivating that he could not but help remember the vastness of the galaxies above. The stars that shined as bright as her two illuminating eyes. Find your inspiration. Use it to drive your passion. Go out and get it. #passion #drive #focus #poetry

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Dec 28, 2016 at 7:20pm PST

Almost two weeks of intermittent fasting since my last post. Slowly filling out but drastically cutting fat. What do we think? Keep cutting fat or gain more mass before continuing cutting? #vegan #training #gohard #comment #eatclean

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Sep 3, 2016 at 8:43am PDT

‘Spring has past, summer has gone and winter is here. And the song that I meant to sing remains unsung. I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument.’ A saying no one should carry the burden of. Play your instrument every single day – you’ll only get better. New shots by the incredible @denisegrant1

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Oct 16, 2016 at 10:04am PDT

Facial hair is back on point. #fade #summer #glasses

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on May 2, 2016 at 12:21pm PDT

Just escaped the asylum. Always awesome being on set. Till next week #actor #toronto #happyfriday #blessed

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Aug 26, 2016 at 2:51pm PDT

Solid way to start this beautiful month of June. #freshstart #june #hustle

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Jun 4, 2016 at 6:38am PDT

Best day in LA so far. Nature heals the soul. #joshuatree #nature #beauty

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Feb 21, 2016 at 6:39pm PST

It’s been a great week w/ a lot of promise ahead. Fight to do your absolute damn best each and every day at every single thing in your life – no matter the obstacles. Go get it. #happyfriday #theweekend #hustle

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Apr 15, 2016 at 12:51pm PDT