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.

Sure, Aladdin is a diamond in the rough, but this blue figure named “Genie” is the most powerful being in the universe. Portrayed by Smith, this character helps Aladdin win over Princess ...