Mena Massoud Explains How He Nabbed Star-Making Role in ‘Aladdin’
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- “Extra’s” Tanika Ray sat down with Mena Massoud at Universal Studios Hollywood, where he promoted his new film “Aladdin.”
Mena dished on the tough audition process he went through before he was cast as Aladdin, revealing, “When I first saw the audition notice [online], I put in the tape. I didn’t hear anything back for four months, so I was quite devastated and disappointed.”
“Then, out of nowhere, we started hearing back and things started moving quickly,” the 27-year-old said. “When I didn’t hear back, I thought it was dead in the water.”
this guy was the perfect choice for the starring role of Aladdin
Faerhad Targaryen Avan Joia was perfect
Faerhad Targaryen I know, everytime he look at the screen and smile...that time I melted
Stars Hollow avan joia is too Nickelodeon-ish to be Aladdin (I don’t know if that makes any sense but it would have irked me to have him cast). Plus I think I was a good choice for Disney to cast an unknown for the lead role. Mena was the Aladdin we deserved :)
Rae Daw true
Yas
Aww he's really cute and I love him as Aladdin
I love how humble he is, and how he always compliments interviewers. What a man, so glad he got the role
Journey To Medicine yass!! He is so cute and GORGEOUS 😍😍😍😍
Yes because he grew up in an Egyptian household 😂😂
Is no one talking about the interviewer? She was great! Very natural.
Rae Estomata Love her
Rae Estomata Yh i Love her
Amen!
Agreed!
He did amazing job as Aladdin, he does seem really nice person
He did and----- he also cute just saying.
Ok he's GORGEOUS.
Ikr that smile thoo 😍
omg yes!! i totally agree
massie jackson I triple double agree !!!!
I swear he looks gay 😍
@@phinehasmaximus bish stfu
How can you not love Mena?!!! He's so adorable!
-naomi
Naomi said that
Lorraine Zea QUIET HE IS MINE
Lucia Nichole ??
지민의 아내 what
His voice is really Aladdin😍😍 very talented actor❤❤❤
I'm now addicted to any Mena Massoud related interviews. 🙂
Same
Me too 😁😁😁
Ikr me too, I just scroll down and I can't pick one
I thought I was the only obsessed with the interviews
SAMEEEEE
Okay , let’s be honest
This boy is BEAUTIFUL
Mena for one of the world's most handsome men 😍
No no watch Bharati kannama serial actor he was the most beautiful handsome men
Kavitha Maa it's just my opinion tho. Of course Mena's handsome and so Bharati. They could be one of the most.
David beckham
@@kavitham8103 no! Mena is more handsome than him!
i love this interview. and his smile.
I fell in love with his speech voice, his singing voice, his act, his skills, his handsome face ❤❤❤
We're so proud of you mena! I'm happy we're progressing with representation. I'm not of arab descent but it makes me happy to see so much diversity in our media! He did amazing as Aladdin, those big eyes, his gorgeous smile and charming personality😭👏🏽
He's not arabs egyptains not arabs
@@mrmr80doba
Egyptains are arabs
Who told you they not arabs ?
@@Geusna just 17% of egyptians r arabs
@@Geusna He is from Egypt, not from The United Arab Emirates. Morrocan people aren't arabic too. Please... the language is one thing, country is other thing, and religion... seriously Do you need more explication?
@@maxguevara5054
Please, Arab are not only uae
His smile is the sun.
My sun
You're trying to say he has a warm smile
He has the most attractive smile!
Is it just me or was anyone else looking at his dimple the whole time
I sure was 😁
I did and now I can’t look at anything else
Geez, he's so cute! 😍
YES
You’re not alone
Awww...he's such a cutie patootie...😩💓😩💓😩
cutiee patootie your name is cutie patootie xD
mjbaybgurl shut your mouth he is mine
Perfect choice for Aladdin! Looks and voice on point!
He has a great smile no wonder his smile and innocent looks got him the role..
debby True
Oh he is so sweet i love him he is the perfect choice for Aladdin
just saw it over the weekend and it was actually a really good movie! couldn’t have picked a better person to play Aladdin
your name sounds interesting. wanna teach me some real witchcrafts? 😅
ugh he's the cutest
MAKES ME SMILING WHILE WATCHING THISS! PLEASE STOP BEIN CUTEE MENAA!
his smile, his dimple, his eyelashes, his voice... damn he is so beautiful
I want to hear him singing live.. his voice is wonderful
He's so cute! Haha loved that he played Aladdin! Much success to you Mena!! 💕
The perfect Aladdin. Great job Disney. Loved the movie ❤️
Mena massoud I love him 😍 all my heart 💜
Love that smile.
Engma 49 Me too
I really liked the film. They were all amazing. I went in there not expecting much but it was way better than I imagined.
This interview has such good energy♥️
He seems like such an awesome guy. I would love to see him more on the big screen! I wish him a wonderful career beyond Aladdin :)
he truly added character to aladdin, i love it
He’s got it all. Aladdin’s looks and voice, the big brown eyes, the humor, the boyish charm; he was perfect for Aladdin!!! And he’s the love of my life ❤️
his smile is contagious! I'm obsessed with him ❤❤❤
Mena is sssuuper cutie
shabrina z so cute awwwwwwwwwwwwww
shabrina z You are super cute. 😍❤️
Mena is amazing as Aladdin and I hope to see more of him in the future. And the interviewer here is soo good, wow.
goshhh hes so cute and omg imo did the best in aladdin!!
He is so good looking, humble and really respectful in interviews. He makes great eye contact and never looks at cleavage even if it’s a crazy amount.
This man is so super ADORABLE.😭❤️
he is beautifuuul and such an open-minded, fun-loving humble actor. i think im in love ♡
FYI The meaning of his name “ Mena” : name of one of the pharaoh ancient Egyptians kings :)
right, and that king was the first to unit the north and the south of ancient Egypt after the second sparate in the history of Egypt, and since then we are still united. ❤💪
and "mena" means : building or founding (in the Ancient Egyptian language) and it also means : stable or establish (in Coptic language) 😃❤
And masoud means a place for a happiness(i guess, well based on what i've learnt in my arabic lessons, it does, idk😅)
mira hana, yes that's right 😂❤ it's also like a description of person so it means that he is a happy person..
but most christian egyptian people are named mena (or mina) because of it being a coptic saint’s name rather than the pharaoh.
My favorite live animation movie and that Dude is a beauty!!
Mena was the most perfect Aladdin for this movie ❤️ gorgeous and so so sweet. He was magical.
That was a great interview. She’s a natural and he’s so charming.
He looks FINE... Damn it..
She’s so handsome and his smile is so cute 🥰
❤ So happy for Mena & the entire production crew of "Aladdin." It was perfectly cast & perfectly performed... I have seen the movie 3 times, thus far...That's how good it is! ❤
Egypt is truly amazing! Love him and the fact that he is VEGAN
Erin Connelly he is vegan?!?! MARRY ME!
I agree!! I already loved him, and after finding out he's vegan, that's perfection
Lots of love from Egypt 😊❤️
@@haggaralmanzalawy Your country is so beautiful and so are the people! I will be back some day!!
what is vegan?
He is sooo cute and He has the best jawline everrrtr egghhh😊🙃😊😊😊😊😊
His acting amd dancing was on point! Man i was shook that he dances very well. "Very well" is an understatement really
He had a dancer double. But i love him ❤️
I loved Mena Massoud as Alladin, he did an amazing job and is very talented, hope to see even more from him!
1:34 my fav part of the film... I love all the different cultures and ethnicities that they included !!
Egypt proud of you Mena my son's name is Mena also ❤️❤️
He is amazing with parkour and dancing!
Luaxon Great 👍 to know
Love watching Mena; a very talented actor; perfectly cast in Aladdin. Looking forward to Reprisal … Hope producers/directors in Canada & Hollywood wake up soon, & offer him well deserved auditions providing him the same opportunities they offer their own, less talented people. Best wishes & May God Bless Mena! ♥
this is one of my favourite interviews EVER
Crazy how a live person could look almost exactly like an animated one, even sound exactly. It's like they drew Aladdin from his picture. Superb job for Disney.
I recently watched the movie and I LOVE MENA THE MOST♥︎♥︎♥︎♥︎
Mena is so well-spoken 😍
i can't stop watching videos of him. SOMEONE HELP
Me too!
koo koo same bro!
Love him! He’s honestly the perfect Aladdin and I’m glad he got the role! Him, Naomi, Will... literally all of the cast were awesome in the movie!!
I was so worried when they were first casting but they did an incredible job. Mena was incredibly perfect, he still sounds like the animated Aladdin and his voice was awesome. I love him so much
I like that he is not racist and that he supports all ethnic groups. This is what the world needs, more people like this.
OMG he is soo handsome and cutte he has a perfect smile i ever seen 😘😂❤❤
He was born to be Aladdin!!!!!! He is perfect! Aladdin is my favorite character and in my opinion the best looking one and Mena makes him justice in the acting, singing and well the looks.
I love him so much im so happy he got the role !! Hes perfect 💙💙
Perfect Aladdin! I love Mena Massoud!
Mena there is no doubt, bright future is waiting for you. Your personality, sense of humor, and your smile that we need to see daily in our media. Best of luck , I’m sure Egypt is lucky to have you and Mohamed Salah 🌹
EXCITED TO START SEEING THIS STUD EVERYWHERE!! AND HOW ABOUT THAT THUMBNAIL LMFAO!! AND THAT SMILE 🤗
Sooo glad they cast actors with Middle Eastern background
I love his smile and laugh he’s so adorable
mena massoud😆😍 is very good actor!...whatta bright man... he's the aladdin we or all the people in the whole wide world.... will never be forget for the rest of our lives.. your're the best Man!... that was fantastic performance awesone such very very beautiful yeahhh😍❤... take care and god bless you!
Aww...He's so adorable 😍..Luv u soo much Mena...💖💕
Hi want to chat
I'm poud to say that my dad is from Jordan! It's a lovely country! I'm proud of my Arabic heritage! It's so nice to hear my favorite actor of Middle Eastern descent speak so highly of my father's country.
Mena made me watched the animation movie of aladdin.. Coz i want to compare and i can say that he nailed it... 👌💯
I love his hair like this
04:03 I am hitting PUBERTY LOL why are you this cute mena.😭😭
😍😍😍😍😍😍 he can be my Aladdin any day
Pun okkk😂😂😂😂
hahhahahaaa 😂😂😂😂 Omg Ikr sameee girl...He's so handsome and that smile ughh 😉😉😉😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤
OMG..I love him..his smile
I already watch the movie and i can say he really deserve the role of aladdin,oh my what a beautiful movie!!!👍👍👍👍👍
Mena, you look very much like my son! Good bless both of you. The interviewer is so natural and very good.
He looks like Aladdin with straight hair and prince naveen from princes and the frog with curly hair
He is the sweetest and I didn’t think it was that easy to fall in love with someone so fast 😭
This guy is so cute! I tend to watch his Aladdin for so many times because of his great acting! 💕 hopefully to see you personally 💕
I think I have a celebrity crush❤❤
I love his voice when he sings.
I always hoped that if there was ever a live versions of Aladdin that I would become the character. I was 13 when the original came out but, I'm 37 years old now and when I heard of the new movie I became so excited! I'm happy for Mena! He is talented and handsome young guy and did a spectacular job! Him, Naomi and Will!!
He is the PERFECT Aladdin!!!
I love mena so so so so much😭🖤
Oh my gosh Mena! You’re killing me with your voice and smile. I love you so so so much! 💕😘 ❤️😍😍
Ugh how is he so CUTE!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖
He's so precious
FYI Mena's name is very ancient Egyption, Narmer AKA Mena was the first Pharaoh that United upper and lower Egypt in one kingdom 3100-3050 BC 🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬
I agree he was perfect for the role
He’s really cute and he looks like Aladdin 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
watched the movie...he deserved the role...his amazing...love him
I love him as him and i love him as Aladdin. Perfect choice. He sounds so Aladdin.
COME ON PEOPLE!!! CANT WE JUST SAY HE IS HOOTTTT😍😍
He’s so kind and good talking too😍