https://www.avclub.com/disney-admits-to-darkening-extras-skin-for-the-live-act-1821895591 "...admitted to “darkening” the skin of white extras “for roles requiring skills that could not be readily found in the Asian community” near the studio were filming was happening. Specifically, that included “stunt men, dancers, and camel handlers.”
This was my favorite Disney movie as a kid and still is. This being good or bad isn't going to ruin that, but I hope it's great. Teaser gave me nostalgia goosebumps.
I'm interested in seeing how they play the character and how Will Smith does with it. I'm a little cautiously optimistic, but Smith is pretty hit-or-miss.