Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques, director Jon Favreau brings treasured characters to life in a whole new way with Disney’s THE LION KING. But beyond the eye-popping visuals, at the heart of the film are characters and the voice performances that bring each one to life, and that comes down to casting. And what a cast we have with THE LION KING. . .including the return of James Earl Jones as “Mufasa”.
Director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon.
THE LION KING roars into theatres
JULY 19, 2019
