Guide to ‘The Lion King’ 2019 Cast: Voice Actors for Animal Characters

Jon Favreau’s adaptation of “The Lion King” in 2019 featured a star-studded voice cast, bringing beloved animal characters back to the big screen. This remake aimed to capture the hearts of audiences once again, and while it didn’t have the same cultural impact as the 1994 animated original, it received acclaim for its voice acting and singing.

Donald Glover took on the role of Simba, the young lion cub who grows to be king. Glover, known for his multifaceted career as an actor, musician (Childish Gambino), and creator of “Atlanta,” added depth to Simba’s character.

The iconic James Earl Jones reprised his role as Mufasa, Simba’s father, delivering memorable lines and lessons about life and responsibility.

Beyoncé Carter-Knowles lent her voice to Nala, Simba’s childhood friend and eventual love interest. Her involvement added star power to the role, and she also contributed to the film’s music.

Chiwetel Ejiofor portrayed the treacherous Scar, making him one of Disney’s most memorable villains.

Alfre Woodard played Sarabi, Simba’s mother, offering a compelling portrayal of a character dealing with loss and adversity.

Young Simba and Young Nala were voiced by JD McCray and Shahadi Wright Joseph, respectively, capturing the youthful spirit and curiosity of these beloved characters.

Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner brought humor to the film as Pumbaa and Timon, the lovable warthog and meerkat duo.

John Oliver took on the role of Zazu, the uptight hornbill who serves Mufasa.

John Kani portrayed Rafiki, the wise mandrill with a unique perspective on life.

Keegan Michael-Key and Eric Andre voiced Kamari and Azizi, two of Scar’s hyena followers, adding a new comedic dynamic to the group.

Florence Kasumba returned as Shenzi, the cunning and ruthless hyena, from the original film.

While some of the original cast members expressed interest in returning for the remake, the production chose a new ensemble to bring these beloved characters to life. Despite the differences, this star-studded cast contributed to the film’s appeal and success. Additionally, some members of this cast are set to return for the upcoming prequel, “Mufasa: Lion King,” directed by Barry Jenkins, which will delve into Mufasa’s origin story.

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