However, Smith said it took more than blue paint to create his Genie. “A lot of people don’t even recognize this, but the Genie is 100% CGI,” Smith said at a 2019 press conference for Aladdin.

And with its latest adaptation in the works, Will Smith may play the Genie in Aladdin, according to Deadline. His background in music makes him the obvious choice, if you ask me.

However, social media users still weren't satisfied, calling his character too blue. "Are we sure this is Will Smith as Genie from #Aladdin and not #Avatar?" Scott Fishman tweeted on Feb. 10.