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Casting choices have also contributed significantly to these films' failures. When actors are miscast or demonstrate evident disdain for their roles, the emotional connection suffers. The 2019 live-action Aladdin suffered from the misfire of casting Will Smith as the Genie—an iconic role originally voiced by Robin Williams. Williams's portrayal was built on boundless charisma and an unpredictable energy that Smith couldn't replicate, leading to a performance that felt awkward and uninspired.