Jade Ewen & Dean John-Wilson Eyeing Leading Roles Opposite Trevor Dion Nicholas in London's Aladdin

Former Sugababes singer Jade Ewen and West End alum Dean John-Wilson are in talks to star in London's Aladdin as Princess Jasmine and the titular character, respectively. According to the Daily Mail, they could join the previously announced Trevor Dion Nicholas as the genie in the production, which is scheduled to begin performances on May 27, 2016 and will officially open on June 9 at the Prince Edward Theatre.

Ewen is best known for her work with British pop group the Sugababes; a former protege of Andrew Lloyd Webber, she is currently appearing in the London production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights. Wilson was most recently seen in the U.K. National Theatre's production of off-Broadway smash hit Here Lies Love; additional stage credits include From Here to Eternity.

Adapted from the 1992 Disney animated film, Aladdin is the story of a street urchin who uses the help of a magic Genie to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, the production features a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Beguelin, Tim Rice and the late Howard Ashman.

Aladdin continues to run on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The production officially opened on March 20, 2014, starring Adam Jacobs as Aladdin, Courtney Reed as Jasmine, James Monroe Iglehart as the Genie and Jonathan Freeman as Jafar.