The star-studded cast of Disney’s live action remake of fans favourite Lion King, has finally been revealed.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will voice Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor will play the villainous Scar and Alfre Woodard will bring Simba’s mom Sarabi to life. Donald Glover will play Simba and James Earl Jones will return as Simba’s father, Mufasa, who he voiced in the original 1994 animated movie.
The new Lion King is expected to use performance-capture technology and computer-generated imagery to bring its animal characters to life. It will also include songs from the original movie.
John Oliver will voice the sassy Zazu, Seth Rogen will play the warthog Pumbaa and Billy Eichner will play his meekrat friend Timon. Keegan-Michael Key is also joining the cast as one of the evil hyenas. The Lion King will hit theaters in July 19, 2019.
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