Entertainment Movies Live-Action 'Aladdin' Debuts Trailer at the Grammys — Featuring Will Smith's Blue-Skinned Genie The film, which is set to hit theaters next May, arrives 27 years after the original animated version came out in 1992 By Joelle Goldstein Joelle Goldstein Twitter Joelle Goldstein is a TV Staff Editor for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand for five years, beginning her time as a digital news writer, where she covered everything from entertainment news to crime stories and royal tours. Since then, she has worked as a writer-reporter on the Human Interest team and an associate editor on the TV team. In her current role, Joelle oversees all things TV and enjoys being able to say she has to watch The Kardashians, Dancing with the Stars and America's Got Talent for "work". Prior to joining PEOPLE, Joelle was employed at The Hollywood Reporter. She graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Television-Radio (and an appearance in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four!) People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 10, 2019 09:05 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Get your magic carpets ready! During Sunday’s Grammy Awards, Disney released a new trailer for its highly anticipated live-action remake of Aladdin. The film, which is set to hit theaters in May, arrives 27 years after the original animated version came out in 1992. The new, minute-long clip includes the first look at footage of Will Smith‘s blue-skinned and very buff spin on the genie, a role first made famous by Robin Williams. (After an Entertainment Weekly cover story in December seemed to show otherwise, some fans wondered if Smith’s version would be blue — then he clarified on social media that he would in fact be the correct hue in the movie, with help from CGI.) In the trailer Smith’s genie playfully ribs Mena Massoud’s Aladdin, “You really don’t know who I am? Genie, wishes, lamp … none of that ringin’ a bell?” Magic Carpet Ride Back In Time: Aladdin Star Scott Weinger Pays Homage on Film’s 25th Anniversary When it was announced that Smith would be portraying the genie, his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, gushed about his new gig on an episode of the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “‘You know what, this is perfect for you because you’re always creating magic,’ ” the actress recalled telling her husband. In October, Smith shared a film poster to Instagram, captioning it, “LEMME OUT!! Can’t wait for y’all to see Me BLUE! 🙂 #aladdin” RELATED VIDEO: Elsa! Aladdin! Belle! We’re Taking You Inside Disney’s Magical D23 Expo Naomi Scott and Marwan Kenzari round out the core cast, playing the roles of Princess Jasmine and Jafar, respectively, while Billy Magnussen will be portraying the new character Prince Anders. For the remake, directed by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes), the fictional city of Agrabah will be created from global influences, including the Middle East, India and even China. Not only will the 1992 animated movie be a major influence, but the screenplay will go back to the classic Arabic folktales of One Thousand And One Nights. Disney’s Aladdin hits theaters on May 24.