From Agrabah to Babylon!

Disney’s live-action Aladdin himself, Mena Massoud, joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a fun, honest, and inspiring episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

Mena shares:

Landing the iconic role of Aladdin in Disney’s 2019 live-action hit

Behind-the-scenes stories from the magic carpet, Will Smith as the Genie, and global fame

Stepping into the prophet Daniel in the new biblical epic Daniel and the Fiery Furnace

What it means to play a man who refuses to bow — and why that story still matters

Life after a blockbuster, staying grounded, and chasing meaningful roles

Faith, purpose, and daring to dream beyond the palace

If you loved Aladdin, are catching Daniel and the Fiery Furnace in theaters, or want a real conversation with a star who went from fairy tale to faith film, this episode is a whole new world.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Mena’s welcome & instant energy

02:20 – Early career and chasing the dream

08:40 – Becoming Aladdin

14:10 – Magic carpet, Genie & Disney stories

20:30 – Playing Daniel in Daniel and the Fiery Furnace

27:15 – Faith, conviction & Hollywood

34:50 – Life after the blockbuster

41:20 – Rapid-fire: Favorite scene, best advice, dare to dream

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