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Will Smith's Genie seems set to steal the spotlight in Disney's live-action Aladdin. 1 / 9

In a new interview, director Guy Ritchie said that he wanted Genie to look like... 2 / 9

...a bodybuilder who lifts lots of weights and eats lots of food. 3 / 9

Will Smith emphasized the human aspects of the Genie. 4 / 9

Since he knows human emotions, his Genie can better can help Aladdin. 5 / 9

"I feel like he is able to help Aladdin because his heart yearns in that same fashion." 6 / 9

That could help Aladdin woo Princess Jasmine and face the challenges in front of him. 7 / 9

Aladdin will hit theaters on May 24. 8 / 9