Disney's upcoming The Lion King live-action remake has found its lead.
Director Jon Favreau announced on Twitter that Donald Glover will play Simba, sharing a picture of the actor along with the words "I just can't wait to be king." Variety confirmed that the star is currently in talks with Disney.
Favreau also said on Twitter that James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa in the 1994 animated original, will return. "Looking forward to working with this legend," Favreau wrote along with the hashtag "Mufasa."
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Director Jon Favreau announced on Twitter that Donald Glover will play Simba, sharing a picture of the actor along with the words "I just can't wait to be king." Variety confirmed that the star is currently in talks with Disney.
Favreau also said on Twitter that James Earl Jones, who played Mufasa in the 1994 animated original, will return. "Looking forward to working with this legend," Favreau wrote along with the hashtag "Mufasa."
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