The Lion King (2019) is a live-action remake of the 1994 animated film of the same name. Here’s a breakdown of its key details:
Cast:
Donald Glover as Simba (adult)
Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar
Alfre Woodard as Sarabi
Billy Eichner as Timon
John Kani as Rafiki
John Oliver as Zazu
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala (adult)
James Earl Jones as Mufasa
JD McCrary as Young Simba
Shahadi Wright Joseph as Young Nala
Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Jon Favreau, Jeffrey Silver, Karen Gilchrist
Language: English
Category: Musical drama, adventure
IMDb Collections:
Movies Based on a Disney Animated Film
Disney’s The Lion King
Films Featuring Animals
Budget: $250–260 million
Box Office: $1.657 billion
The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its visual effects and James Earl Jones’s performance as Mufasa, while others criticized its perceived lack of emotional depth compared to the original.
