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Get ready to head back to the early 90’s this classic movie going to stage!
Disney just announced that Queen Bey has joined the upcoming live-action “The Lion King.”
Beyonce Has Confirmed Her Role In The New Live-Action “Lion King”
Nov 1, 2017 | 10:32 PM
Beyoncé will be playing the character of Nala, the lion who is in love with the protagonist Simba who is being played by Donald Glover.
She’ll join an all-star cast that includes Eric André, Alfre Woodard, Seth Rogan, Keegan-Michael Key, and James Earl Jones, who was in the original 1994 animated version as Mufasa.
Some of the original songs reportedly will be featured in the live-action remake. More reasons for fans to get excited.
After Disney’s announcement, Beyoncé when on Facebook and made it official with a simple post, “#TheLionKing 2019.”
Take a look at the full star-studded cast below.
#TheLionKing. 2019. pic.twitter.com/UMJo18FwDt
— Disney (@Disney) November 1, 2017