'Aladdin' spin-off in works at Disney Plus

Disney is moving ahe with an "Aldin" spin-off, which will centre on actor Billy Magnussen's character Prince Anders. According to Variety, studio is actively developing project for its recently launched streaming service, Disney+.

Magnussen will reprise role of haughty Prince Anders, who was one of Princess Jasmine's suitors in 2019 film.

studio has roped in Jordan Dunn and Michael Kvamme to pen script project.

spin-off will be produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan through ir banner Rideback company. Ryan Halprin will serve as executive producer.

"Aldin" featured Mena Massoud as Aldin, Will Smith as Genie, Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Marwan Kenzari as Jafar.

film, directed by Guy Ritchie, me over USD 1 billion at global box office upon its release in May.