Disney Just Released Striking “Lion King” Photos Showing The Characters And The Stars Behind Them

Shahadi Wright Joseph and JD McCrary play Young Nala and Young Simba in “The Lion King.”

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Disney just released amazing photos showing the characters from its upcoming “Lion King” remake and the stars who voice them. Included in the images are Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala, Donald Glover with Simba, and Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar.

Jon Favreau will direct the remake, out July 19, which will include James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa, as well as a new song from Beyoncé, a new song from the original-soundtrack team of Elton John and Tim Rice, and a score composed by Hans Zimmer.

See the striking photos below.

h/t: insider

Donald Glover plays Simba, the young prince in “The Lion King.”

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Beyoncé plays Nala in “The Lion King.”

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Alfre Woodard plays Sarabi in “The Lion King.”

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Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Scar in “The Lion King.”

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John Oliver, Seth Rogen, and Billy Eichner play Zazu, Pumbaa, and Timon in “The Lion King.”

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Eric Andre, Florence Kasumba, and Keegan-Michael Key with Azizi, Shenzi, and Kamari in “The Lion King.”

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