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Whiny Versus Rami Malek

December 6, 2019 Blind Gossip

[Blind Gossip] This actor played the title character in a big hit movie in the past year or two.

He is now whining.

What is he whining about?

He’s complaining that he hasn’t had a single audition since that kids-oriented film wrapped.

This has a few jaws dropping. Not from disbelief, but from how he is coming across as an ungrateful and impatient victim.

This is a dumb thing for him to do. He’s hinting at one of two things (or maybe both?). One is that producers discriminating against him. The second is that his agents aren’t hustling enough for him.

Are his beefs legitimate?

First of all, he is part of an agency that has a lot of big stars on its roster who also happen to be people of color. So it’s insulting for him to act like he’s not getting anything because he’s not white. They make sure their clients get in the door, even for roles that aren’t written specifically for POC.

Some of those stars include a long-time actor who really hates snakes and an actress who has been getting producers to show her the money for more than two decades.

Then there is his sense of entitlement.

He was a nobody before this and then suddenly got very picky and said, “Don’t send me out for this kind of role,” and “I won’t even consider that kind of role.”

Dude, you’re not a big star! You just got your foot in the door. You don’t have the luxury of rejecting everything.

Clearly someone has gotten a little too big for his harem pants.

Then there’s his height.

He is definitely shorter than his official height says. That makes it tougher.

Finally, there’s his late start.

This was his first big role and he’s already in his late twenties. It takes to time to build a career and he got a late start.

We can’t blame him for being impatient, but careers take time.

By the way, a late start doesn’t mean a big career can’t happen.

Look at Rami Malek. Nobody knew who he was until he was in his mid thirties. Now he’s in huge demand. He’s Freddy Mercury! He’s the villain in a James Bond movie!

So, what should Whiny do?

Stop restricting yourself when it comes to incoming scripts. Give your agents permission to submit you for anything, even if they are not a perfect fit. You have to get in front of producers for them to even consider you. Maybe they’ll see something in you that is right for a different role.

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  1. Deeva E says

    December 11, 2019 at 10:05 am

    I rolled my eyes when I heard about this on the news. I honestly didn’t know his name. He got lucky with a profitable Disney movie and should work diligently to build his reputation as an actor.

  2. menageafoie says

    December 10, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    This is the Aladdin dude. Never heard of him until he started acting like a jerk. Now I REALLY don’t care to learn about him. Entitled little brat showed just exactly how immature and unwise he is…certainly not ‘Star’ material. He needs to grab his toys and go home. MAYBE he could start over with regional theatre and learning how to NOT be a douche.

  3. SweetNSpicy says

    December 10, 2019 at 1:43 am

    Mena Moussad

    Samuel L. Jackson and Regina King for the mentioned two celebrities this agency represents.

    This guy needs to stop being a diva. He was just in an Aladdin remake. lol

  4. deepsigh says

    December 9, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    Masoud/ Aladdin

    I’d tell him to read everything he could about Lindsay Lohan.
    THERE was someone who had it all. Parent Trap,Freaky Friday,
    Mean Girls. If she’d stayed away from the drugs and dismal work ethic
    she could have had a long and profitable career.

    A cautionary tale for the ages.

  5. SeijnSei says

    December 9, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Mena Massoud is not that cute. He looks like a cartoon character of what an average Egyptian male looks like. Shrugs.

  6. CanaryCry says

    December 7, 2019 at 10:43 am

    The title star of Aladdin … if memory serves me right from reading about this elsewhere, he already has a TV show in the pipeline. No sympathy for him – grow up, son, & deal with the Meghan Markle problem since her brand is bigger.

  7. sunshineincali says

    December 7, 2019 at 9:54 am

    Mena Masoud
    Aladdin
    Stop whining! He did an interview for Aladdin and it was like he wasn’t even excited that he was in. Disney movie. As if it wasn’t an iconic role he should be grateful for.
    On a side note, my daughter took a dance class with Jamal Sims (the choreographer) also choreographer and Shadow Man in Descendants 3. And he was amazing! Really nice guy.

  8. Magpie6300 says

    December 7, 2019 at 9:50 am

    The kid from Aladdin.

  9. LdyArtemis says

    December 7, 2019 at 9:05 am

    Actor is Mena Massoud
    Role was Aladdin

    Advise: Quit crying and understand he isnt going to headline every movies, the draw of Aladdin was Will Smith. Take supporting roles and build a name for yourself. Realize how many actors would love to be in his place.

  10. Searlait says

    December 7, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin
    More work, less whining

  11. LizardQueen says

    December 7, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Don’t know his name

    Aladdin

    I would advise whiny to stop whining, and look into great indie roles. Don’t have to be big ones, but great ones. In the meantime… STFU!

  12. phoenix8209 says

    December 7, 2019 at 7:34 am

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin.
    Gotta put in the time kid.

  13. EmilyLou says

    December 7, 2019 at 7:12 am

    Mena Massoud from Aladdin.

  14. wfreshie says

    December 7, 2019 at 6:58 am

    mena massoud

    aladdin in the new live action movie aladdin

    stop whining and don’t be picky about parts, just like you said, it gets you in front of those making movies andsd even if you are not right for that part they may see something in you that is right for another part

  15. jmalcolms says

    December 7, 2019 at 6:28 am

    Whiny Actor: Mena Massoud

    Starring Role: Aladdin

  16. geekgirl says

    December 7, 2019 at 6:19 am

    Mena Massoud from Aladdin has been whining he hasn’t had “a single audition” since Aladdin.

    He should go for more roles and not offhandedly turn them down.

  17. rhiannon14 says

    December 7, 2019 at 6:13 am

    Whiny Actor: Mena Massoud
    Starring Role: Aladdin

  18. monkeyshines5 says

    December 7, 2019 at 6:03 am

    Men’s Massoud
    Aladdin

    Don’t be picky, that remake wasn’t that good and there are only so many “Life of Pi” roles

  19. yo1774 says

    December 7, 2019 at 5:49 am

    This is the Aladdin guy.

    It’s weird because HW is always behind the new big thing (even if they dropped most of them like stones when the next project don’t work the same way).

    Patience is important for everything in this life, and even most for an actor career when a lot of things don’t depend of yourself

  20. nanbread says

    December 7, 2019 at 5:26 am

    Mena Massoud
    Aladin

  21. rolloffacliff says

    December 7, 2019 at 5:08 am

    Whiny actor: Mena Massoud

    Staring roll: Aladdin

  22. tabathakkam says

    December 7, 2019 at 4:55 am

    Whinny actor : mena massoud?

  23. GoldenLynx7 says

    December 7, 2019 at 2:26 am

    Mena Massoud from that Aladdin movie.

  24. carriebradshaw says

    December 7, 2019 at 2:12 am

    Mena Masdoud, Alladin

  25. Poppycorn144 says

    December 7, 2019 at 1:47 am

    I was gonna say Daniel Kaluuya from Get Out, because he is short and was in his late twenties when he got that role – but that’s not a kids movie. Then I thought Chadwick Boseman from Black Panther but he’s in his 40s.

    I know the other represented talent afraid of snakes must be Samuel L Jackson – don’t know who the lady is though.

    In short I don’t have a scooby.

    • spookie says

      December 7, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      I assumed it was Renee Zellweger (Jerry Maguire reference)

      Also Daniel Kaluuya is doing great. He started out in small TV parts here in the UK!

  26. The Beagle says

    December 7, 2019 at 1:38 am

    I don’t remember his name, but the guy from the live action Aladdin is my guess.

  27. Rainbeerry says

    December 7, 2019 at 12:36 am

    That guy that played Aladdin
    Mena Massoud

    • Rainbeerry says

      December 7, 2019 at 12:37 am

      Boy don’t complain what proposition you get just try your best to show that you are a great actor and deserve to shine too

  28. hungergems says

    December 6, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    Whiny Actor: Mena Massoud

    Starring Role: Aladdin

  29. aaaEkua says

    December 6, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    Mena Massoud

  30. sabrina325 says

    December 6, 2019 at 10:29 pm

    Mena Massoud, Aladdin

  31. oyevey says

    December 6, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Mena Massoud in Aladdin

  32. haley1020 says

    December 6, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin

  33. Blossom says

    December 6, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    The guy who played Aladdin in the flop film

  34. ncd112 says

    December 6, 2019 at 9:34 pm

    The kid who played alladin. He is crazy. He is burning any bridge he can find. Lots of people have a great role and never heard from again. That is life and that business.

  35. troioi says

    December 6, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    Whiny Actor: Mena Massoud

    Starring Role: Aladdin

  36. rexczarina says

    December 6, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    Mena Massoud who has the same background as Rami Malek.

  37. Freakyserious says

    December 6, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    That guy from Aladdin

  38. turn2you says

    December 6, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    Mena Massoud.

    And it’s not “a sense of entitlement” to not want to play terrorists and perpetuate racial stereotypes.

  39. Swells says

    December 6, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    Stop calling Mena whiney. He is a huge talent that’s not being used.
    He’s tooting his own horn because, apparently, nobody else is.

    • Pinkieswear says

      December 9, 2019 at 9:40 am

      BWAHAHA!!!

  40. Pinkieswear says

    December 6, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    The guy who played Aladdin.

    Suck it up, do your time, and put in the work. If you show your range, you’ll be considered for other roles that stretch your range and the arbitrary boundaries others put on you and your career.

  41. JKLMNOP1 says

    December 6, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Mena Massoud and Aladdin

  42. stephyod says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    Mena Moussad. Aladdin

  43. Riskia says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    Actor- Mena massoud

    Role- Aladdin

  44. binxxx says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Mena mossaad
    Aladdin

  45. labhluva14 says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin

  46. Sleepyandconfused says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Mena guy
    Aladdin

    STFU and work hard! So many way more talented people would happily switch places with him.

  47. rockonsa59 says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    Aladdin actor

  48. spidermaino says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    That Aladdin dude. Please don’t think you’re a hotshot now, you’re still a rookie. Act like it.

  49. heartcouture says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin
    Optional: Stop whining, it’s really ungrateful and turns people off. Try being humble and thankful instead. 🙂

  50. kimmukwest says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin

  51. boyjack4 says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin
    Shut up and work humbly and harder

  52. aaateebz says

    December 6, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin

    Yes, I had to Google the movie’s cast to see what his name was because I did not know it.

  53. JBDinCA says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Mena Massoud

    Aladdin

  54. lealoo says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Mena Massoud

  55. followmedown says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin
    Maybe he needs to get a whiny, badly behaved, fame obsessed fake girlfriend like Rami did so he can go on pap strolls for publicity. Worked for Rami, maybe it’ll work for him!

  56. cassadaga says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Unfortunately, Mena Massoud.

  57. hannahhkate says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    Mena Massoud, movie is live action Aladdin.

    I couldn’t believe what he was saying in that interview. What a way to guarantee that you’re not going to get any good work from here on out, my dude!

    • spookie says

      December 7, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      It doesn’t look great that a white actor who was only in a few scenes is getting his own Disney+ series, but it does sound from this blind that Massoud is being overly picky and turning down other kids/family stuff.

    • amagod121 says

      December 8, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Spookie: He is Egyptian. Unless he is bi-racial, he is Caucasian with darker skin, the same as an Italian or Greek. I am not sure why so many people think that darker skin always = non-Caucasian.

  58. Babs806 says

    December 6, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    Mena Massoud
    Aladdin

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