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It’s almost time for Disney to unveil their long-awaited live-action version of The Lion King and we can’t wait for the big reveal. Thankfully, the studio just dropped some never-before-seen photos of stars like Beyonce, Donald Glover, and Chiwetel Ejiofor posing with their characters and released a behind-the-scenes featurette, “The King Returns.”
With an all-star lineup of talent voicing the beloved characters, the film is sure to bring the iconic story to life.
FIRST LOOK: Check out Beyonce as Nala in ‘The Lion King’
Check out the photos:
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala
THE LION KING – (L-R) Nala and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Donald Glover with Simba
THE LION KING – (L-R) Donald Glover and Simba. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner with Zazu, Pumbaa and Timon
THE LION KING – (Top to Bottom) Timon and Billy Eichner, Pumbaa and Seth Rogen and Zazu and John Oliver. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar
THE LION KING – (L-R) Chiwetel Ejiofor and Scar. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Alfre Woodard with Sarabi
THE LION KING – (L-R) Alfre Woodard and Sarabi. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Eric André, Florence Kasumba and Keegan-Michael Key with hyenas Azizi, Shenzi and Kamari
THE LION KING – (Top to Bottom) Keegan-Michael Key and Kamari, Florence Kasumba and Shenzi and Eric André and Azizi. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Shahadi Wright Joseph and JD McCrary with Young Nala and Young Simba.
THE LION KING – (Top to Bottom) Simba and JD McCrary and Nala and Shahadi Wright Joseph. Photo by Kwaku Alston. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Check out the featurette:
The Lion King hits theaters July 19.
