On Wednesday, Disney confirmed that Beyoncé will play a lead role in its star-studded, live-action remake of “The Lion King.” She will voice the role of Nala, Simba’s childhood friend who develops a romance with him several years later. Simba will be voiced by Donald Glover, with James Earl Jones returning as Mufasa, whom he first voiced in Disney’s 1994 animated version. Beyoncé had been rumored as a favorite of director Jon Favreau — fresh from his “Jungle Book” remake — for months. “I’m BEYOND excited to be joining Donald Grover, Beyoncé and more in Disney’s THE LION KING,” Eichner tweeted. “With me and Seth Rogen as Timon and Pumba!!

Source: Washington Post November 02, 2017 04:52 UTC