WATCH: Zayn Malik sings 'Aladdin' soundtrack

MANILA, Philippines — Back in 2017, when Disney was still casting the actors who would play its 2019 live-action film "Aladdin," Zayn Malik of British boyband One Direction was among fans' dream choices for the lead role.

Although the role eventually went to Mena Massoud, Disney tapped Malik to still do the cover of the film's most famous songs, "A Whole New World."

? @zaynmalik + @ZhaviaWard take you wonder by wonder with their magical new version of "A Whole New World" from #Aladdin – song out now, film in theaters May 24 @DisneyPH. https://t.co/cPIN68CTTD pic.twitter.com/MGGKRjEEFu

— MCA Music Inc. (@mca_music) May 10, 2019

As of writing, the music video of Zayn's duet with American singer-songwriter Zhavia Ward has over two million views and has been on top four most viral on YouTube since it was uploaded by Disney Music last Thursday night. — Video from YouTube/Disney Music Vevo