Diversity is something that has been missing in Hollywood throughout its history. However, a few actors are seeking to change that.

One is the star of Disney’s “Aladdin” film. Mena Massoud spoke recently at an Egypt film festival and called for diversity in the storytelling of film’s.

The speaking engagement was Thursday and for the 3rd edition of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival. Massoud also starred in Amazon’s “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” and Hulu’s “Reprisal.”