Check Out Mena Massoud: The New Aladdin

Disney's live-action version of Aladdin finally has its lead. Mena Massoud, who is currently in the Amazon series Jack Ryan, has been cast to fill the role of everyone's favorite handsome thief/heartthrob.

While the jury's still out on whether or not Mena can belt out "A Whole New World," we know he can definitely look the part of a hunky street urchin. 

Just the beggining of where I want my body to be. For my craft & myself. This month. We. Go. HARD. #fitness #goals #inspiration

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Jul 5, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT

Soon after the announcement at the Disney D23 Expo in southern California, Mena took to Twitter to show his gratitude for being offered the role.  

So honored & grateful for the opportunity to help bring this magical story to life once again. Let's get to work! #Aladdin #Disney https://t.co/itxmiDHtLL

— Mena Massoud (@MenaMassoud) July 15, 2017

We can't wait to see Mena in costume for the role, which if we remember correctly includes an open vest and some fairly loose pants. Other parts have also been cast for the project. English actress Naomi Scott will play the role of Jasmine, and Will Smith has been cast to play the Genie.

There's no word so far on when the movie is going to be released, but we'll try and be patient. Til then, let's enjoy some more of Mena's sexy Instagram posts. 

Can't wait to share my 4 month #transformation in a couple weeks. Til' then, #happyfriday & #gohard this weekend no matter what you're doin. #gym #workout #routine #vegangains

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Oct 21, 2016 at 11:01am PDT

@eddiecanelea can't let you have all the fun... #vegan #vegangains #fitness #gohard

A post shared by Mena Massoud (@menamassey) on Jul 18, 2016 at 11:24am PDT

We're keeping our fingers crossed in hopes of getting a glimpse of his magic carpet.