Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-5899967-20160716093855/@comment-4453062-20160725005127

When it comes to recasting, there is such a simple thing as the suspension of disbelief. While many of us will miss Naveen, I don't think it's fair to judge Oded solely because he's not Naveen. Oded shouldn't be forced to do a 100% Naveen impression either, as that can come accross as incredibly forced and unnatural. What really matters is that the spirit of the character is left intact between performers, and I personally think that Oded is more than worthy as Jafar so far. It's not like recasts are uncommon in TV shows, films, or any other media. I compare it to seeing actors in a stage play. Actors come and go in stage plays all the time, and they each offer their own unique performances that can be judged on their own merit. This can even result in actors who are better fits than their predecessors. Like how many agreed that Sean Maguire was ultimately a better Robin Hood than Tom Ellis. Am I somewhat disappointed that Naveen won't be returning? Sure, but I understand that Naveen was unavaibale, and that the writers still wanted Jafar. Especially since they are doing Aladdin and Jasmine. It would feel somewhat empty without him.