THE LION KING (First Reactions)
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Why not just get the Broadway cast to do the voices (other than James Earl Jones of course)? Why do they need big stars for voice roles?
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Update: April 25, 2017
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner to Voice Pumbaa and Timon in THE LION KING
Jon Favreau's Lion King may have found its Hakuna Matata. Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner are in talks to voice Pumbaa and Timon, respectively.
Donald Glover is set to star as Simba, while James Earl Jones will reprise his role from the 1994 animation as Mufasa.
Jeff Nathanson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) wrote the script for the live-action adaptation, which is being produced by Favreau and Jeffrey Silver.
In the original animation, Nathan Lane voiced the loud-mouth meerkat and Ernie Sabella tackled the kindly warthog.
Rogen, who has voiced animated characters in films including Kung Fu Panda, Monsters vs. Aliens and last year's Sausage Party, which he also co-wrote and produced, will next be seen in James Franco's The Disaster Artist. He is also set to star opposite Charlize Theron in the political comedy Flarsky.
These castings come on the heels of more big news for the Lion King production. Today, Disney gave the project a release date of July 19, 2019, along with several other upcoming productions including Indiana Jones, Frozen 2 and Star Wars: Episode IX.
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner in Talks to Voice Timon and Pumbaa in Disney's 'Lion King' Live-Action Movie
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner to Voice Pumbaa and Timon in THE LION KING
Jon Favreau's Lion King may have found its Hakuna Matata. Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner are in talks to voice Pumbaa and Timon, respectively.
Donald Glover is set to star as Simba, while James Earl Jones will reprise his role from the 1994 animation as Mufasa.
Jeff Nathanson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) wrote the script for the live-action adaptation, which is being produced by Favreau and Jeffrey Silver.
In the original animation, Nathan Lane voiced the loud-mouth meerkat and Ernie Sabella tackled the kindly warthog.
Rogen, who has voiced animated characters in films including Kung Fu Panda, Monsters vs. Aliens and last year's Sausage Party, which he also co-wrote and produced, will next be seen in James Franco's The Disaster Artist. He is also set to star opposite Charlize Theron in the political comedy Flarsky.
These castings come on the heels of more big news for the Lion King production. Today, Disney gave the project a release date of July 19, 2019, along with several other upcoming productions including Indiana Jones, Frozen 2 and Star Wars: Episode IX.
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner in Talks to Voice Timon and Pumbaa in Disney's 'Lion King' Live-Action Movie
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Gross. Seth Rogan. Bleck.
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Dunno whether to laugh or cry...
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Update: July 9, 2017
LAST WEEK TONIGHT 's John Oliver to Voice Zazu in Disney's LION KING
John Oliver has joined the cast of Jon Favreau's Lion King movie as Zazu.
Oliver is joining a voice cast that includes Donald Glover (Simba) and James Earl Jones (Mufasa), as well as Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner, who will voice Pumbaa and Timon, respectively.
Jeff Nathanson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) wrote the script for the live-action adaptation, which is being produced by Favreau and Jeffrey Silver. Lion King is set for a July 19, 2019, release date.
Rowan Atkinson voiced the uptight hornbill in the original 1996 animated pic, who serves as a feathered political advisor to Simba and Mustafa.
Oliver, who is best known as the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, has voiced Vanity Smurf in Sony's The Smurfs and Smurfs 2.
Lasl Week Tonight's Host John Oliver to Voice Zazu in Disney's 'Lion King' Remake
LAST WEEK TONIGHT 's John Oliver to Voice Zazu in Disney's LION KING
John Oliver has joined the cast of Jon Favreau's Lion King movie as Zazu.
Oliver is joining a voice cast that includes Donald Glover (Simba) and James Earl Jones (Mufasa), as well as Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner, who will voice Pumbaa and Timon, respectively.
Jeff Nathanson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) wrote the script for the live-action adaptation, which is being produced by Favreau and Jeffrey Silver. Lion King is set for a July 19, 2019, release date.
Rowan Atkinson voiced the uptight hornbill in the original 1996 animated pic, who serves as a feathered political advisor to Simba and Mustafa.
Oliver, who is best known as the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, has voiced Vanity Smurf in Sony's The Smurfs and Smurfs 2.
Lasl Week Tonight's Host John Oliver to Voice Zazu in Disney's 'Lion King' Remake
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That lip syncing looks really terrible. Don't see this movie being any good. Lion King was perfect in every way, it can't be improved.
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Goddamn the voice cast just nosedived. They start off strong with James Earl Jones and Donald Glover, then they get obnoxious Billy Eichner and I'm guessing a stoned Pumba in Seth Rogan (to be fair the last movie I saw of his was Sausage Party which was hot garbage). What's next James Franco for Scar? Fuck man they should have just had more of the original voice actors return. Jeremy Irons coming back should be a no brainer.
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Update: August 2, 2017
Chiwetel Ejiofor in Talks to Voice Scar in Disney's Live-Action THE LION KING
Chiwetel Ejiofor, who was nominated for an Oscar for starring in 12 Years a Slave, is in talks to voice the role of Scar, the traitorous villain in Disney’s live-action re-imagining of its classic, The Lion King, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Jon Favreau, who directed the live-action remake of The Jungle Book, is sitting behind the camera for King, which already boasts a stellar voice cast of Donald Glover as Simba, the young lion who would be king and James Earl Jones as his father, Mufasa (Jones voiced the character in the 1994 original).
Also lending their pipes to the pride are Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and John Oliver. Jeremy Irons voiced Scar, who betrays his brother Mufasa in order to steal the animal kingdom’s crown, in the animated version.
The new movie is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
Ejiofor was last ween on screen playing the troubled sorcerer Mordo in Marvel’s Doctor Strange.
'12 Years a Slave' Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor in Talks to Voice Scar in Disney's Live-Action 'Lion King' Movie
Chiwetel Ejiofor in Talks to Voice Scar in Disney's Live-Action THE LION KING
Chiwetel Ejiofor, who was nominated for an Oscar for starring in 12 Years a Slave, is in talks to voice the role of Scar, the traitorous villain in Disney’s live-action re-imagining of its classic, The Lion King, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Jon Favreau, who directed the live-action remake of The Jungle Book, is sitting behind the camera for King, which already boasts a stellar voice cast of Donald Glover as Simba, the young lion who would be king and James Earl Jones as his father, Mufasa (Jones voiced the character in the 1994 original).
Also lending their pipes to the pride are Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and John Oliver. Jeremy Irons voiced Scar, who betrays his brother Mufasa in order to steal the animal kingdom’s crown, in the animated version.
The new movie is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
Ejiofor was last ween on screen playing the troubled sorcerer Mordo in Marvel’s Doctor Strange.
'12 Years a Slave' Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor in Talks to Voice Scar in Disney's Live-Action 'Lion King' Movie
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Black guy as the villain? Typical.
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Update: August 7, 2017
Alfre Woodard Joins the Cast of Disney's THE LION KING as Simba's Mom
Alfre Woodard is the latest to join Jon Favreau's The Lion King, voicing Sarabi, Simba's mom. Woodard joins Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones, who will be reprising his role as Mufasa. Madge Sinclair voiced Sarabi in the original 1994 Disney animated version.
Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and John Oliver will also voice parts in the feature, which recently added Chiwetel Ejiofor to its roster to play the villain, Scar.
Jeff Nathanson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) wrote the script for Disney, with Favreau and Jeffrey Silver producing. Lion King is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
Woodard was most recently seen in the Sundance standout Burning Sands and Netflix's Marvel series Luke Cage. Up next for the Oscar nominee is the indie Saint Judy, where she stars opposite Common and Michelle Monaghan, and Clark Johnson's Juanita, where she plays the title role.
'Luke Cage' Actress Alfre Woodard to Play Simba's Mom in Disney's 'The Lion King' (Exclusive)
Alfre Woodard Joins the Cast of Disney's THE LION KING as Simba's Mom
Alfre Woodard is the latest to join Jon Favreau's The Lion King, voicing Sarabi, Simba's mom. Woodard joins Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones, who will be reprising his role as Mufasa. Madge Sinclair voiced Sarabi in the original 1994 Disney animated version.
Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and John Oliver will also voice parts in the feature, which recently added Chiwetel Ejiofor to its roster to play the villain, Scar.
Jeff Nathanson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) wrote the script for Disney, with Favreau and Jeffrey Silver producing. Lion King is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
Woodard was most recently seen in the Sundance standout Burning Sands and Netflix's Marvel series Luke Cage. Up next for the Oscar nominee is the indie Saint Judy, where she stars opposite Common and Michelle Monaghan, and Clark Johnson's Juanita, where she plays the title role.
'Luke Cage' Actress Alfre Woodard to Play Simba's Mom in Disney's 'The Lion King' (Exclusive)
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Update: November 1, 2017
Disney Unveils Full Cast for THE LION KING with Beyonce Confirmed as Nala
Disney is officially introducing the full cast for its upcoming Lion King.
Beyonce, who was previously reported to be eyed for the film, has been confirmed as Nala, Simba's (Donald Glover) childhood friend and later love interest. Jon Favreau is directing the film as his followup to his successful Jungle Book remake.
“It is a director's dream to assemble a talented team like this to bring this classic story to life,” said Favreau in a statement.
Here's the full list, with some new names as well as others that have been reported over the last few months:
James Earl Jones reprises his role from the 1994 original as Simba’s father Mufasa, while Chiwetel Ejiofor is stepping into the villain role as Simba's uncle Scar. Alfre Woodard is voicing Simba's mother Sarabi, with child actor JD McCrary playing the young version of Simba (stepping into the shoes of Jonathan Taylor Thomas from the original film). Shahadi Wright Joseph is voicing the young Nala. Other actors playing the good guys include John Kani as the baboon Rafiki and John Oliver voicing Mufasa’s confidant, the hornbill Zazu.
Simba will along the way meet two new pals, warthog Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) and the all meerkat Timon (Billy Eichner). The three menacing hyenas will be voiced by Black Panther actress Florence Kasumba , Eric Andre and Keegan-Michael Key.
Favreau showed off the jaw-dropping first footage for the film over the summer at D23. The footage included photo-real African landscapes and animals, ending the iconic moment in which Rafiki introduces an adorable young Simba on Pride Rock as "Circle of Life" plays.
The original Lion King grossed more than $968 million worldwide and featured memorable songs from Elton John and Tim Rice. The new Lion King opens July 19, 2019.
Disney Unveils the Full Cast for Live-Action Remake of 'The Lion King' with Beyonce Confirmed as Nala
Disney Unveils Full Cast for THE LION KING with Beyonce Confirmed as Nala
Disney is officially introducing the full cast for its upcoming Lion King.
Beyonce, who was previously reported to be eyed for the film, has been confirmed as Nala, Simba's (Donald Glover) childhood friend and later love interest. Jon Favreau is directing the film as his followup to his successful Jungle Book remake.
“It is a director's dream to assemble a talented team like this to bring this classic story to life,” said Favreau in a statement.
Here's the full list, with some new names as well as others that have been reported over the last few months:
James Earl Jones reprises his role from the 1994 original as Simba’s father Mufasa, while Chiwetel Ejiofor is stepping into the villain role as Simba's uncle Scar. Alfre Woodard is voicing Simba's mother Sarabi, with child actor JD McCrary playing the young version of Simba (stepping into the shoes of Jonathan Taylor Thomas from the original film). Shahadi Wright Joseph is voicing the young Nala. Other actors playing the good guys include John Kani as the baboon Rafiki and John Oliver voicing Mufasa’s confidant, the hornbill Zazu.
Simba will along the way meet two new pals, warthog Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) and the all meerkat Timon (Billy Eichner). The three menacing hyenas will be voiced by Black Panther actress Florence Kasumba , Eric Andre and Keegan-Michael Key.
Favreau showed off the jaw-dropping first footage for the film over the summer at D23. The footage included photo-real African landscapes and animals, ending the iconic moment in which Rafiki introduces an adorable young Simba on Pride Rock as "Circle of Life" plays.
The original Lion King grossed more than $968 million worldwide and featured memorable songs from Elton John and Tim Rice. The new Lion King opens July 19, 2019.
Disney Unveils the Full Cast for Live-Action Remake of 'The Lion King' with Beyonce Confirmed as Nala
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Bet the movie gets changed to The Lion Patriarchy.
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Update: November 1, 2017
Disney Unveils Full Cast for THE LION KING with Beyonce Confirmed as Nala
Disney is officially introducing the full cast for its upcoming Lion King.
Beyonce, who was previously reported to be eyed for the film, has been confirmed as Nala, Simba's (Donald Glover) childhood friend and later love interest. Jon Favreau is directing the film as his followup to his successful Jungle Book remake.
“It is a director's dream to assemble a talented team like this to bring this classic story to life,” said Favreau in a statement.
Here's the full list, with some new names as well as others that have been reported over the last few months:
James Earl Jones reprises his role from the 1994 original as Simba’s father Mufasa, while Chiwetel Ejiofor is stepping into the villain role as Simba's uncle Scar. Alfre Woodard is voicing Simba's mother Sarabi, with child actor JD McCrary playing the young version of Simba (stepping into the shoes of Jonathan Taylor Thomas from the original film). Shahadi Wright Joseph is voicing the young Nala. Other actors playing the good guys include John Kani as the baboon Rafiki and John Oliver voicing Mufasa’s confidant, the hornbill Zazu.
Simba will along the way meet two new pals, warthog Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) and the all meerkat Timon (Billy Eichner). The three menacing hyenas will be voiced by Black Panther actress Florence Kasumba , Eric Andre and Keegan-Michael Key.
Favreau showed off the jaw-dropping first footage for the film over the summer at D23. The footage included photo-real African landscapes and animals, ending the iconic moment in which Rafiki introduces an adorable young Simba on Pride Rock as "Circle of Life" plays.
The original Lion King grossed more than $968 million worldwide and featured memorable songs from Elton John and Tim Rice. The new Lion King opens July 19, 2019.
Disney Unveils the Full Cast for Live-Action Remake of 'The Lion King' with Beyonce Confirmed as Nala
Movie should be called
The Panther King
Cause all I see are african amercians
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Oh wait sorry
You have the 2 idiot white guys playing comic relief
You have the 2 idiot white guys playing comic relief
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Prefer to see mention at the top of the post you call us in on... about whether it's animated or not... on thingz like this that could possibly be animated or maybe some other form of art like a play or Lion king on ice... or whatever. (Edit: I see the OP says "live action"... it's just a lot of confusion to call us in & have to figure it all out.)
Much love for what Brother Dragon bringz to the table... keeping us "in the know" on hollywood... but I'm just requesting that if there's a question in there... lets mention that at the top of a post... so we know what we're working with. I had to read the target post twice... & still thought it was animated, until I eventually scrolled up to read the OP. This isn't the first time. It's real easy to add the word "animated" to the post is all I'm saying.
Much love for what Brother Dragon bringz to the table... keeping us "in the know" on hollywood... but I'm just requesting that if there's a question in there... lets mention that at the top of a post... so we know what we're working with. I had to read the target post twice... & still thought it was animated, until I eventually scrolled up to read the OP. This isn't the first time. It's real easy to add the word "animated" to the post is all I'm saying.
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I hope everyone involved in this project really really likes the money. Because otherwise, it's gotta feel really funny to know that your working on what's bound to be the third best iteration of a story that's already been told twice inside of the last 25 years. No way this supplants either the Animated original, or the Broadway show.
