Disney releases a full trailer for the upcoming live-action The Lion King movie.
The Lion King has a July 19, 2019 release starring Donald Glover as Simba, Seth Rogan as Pumbaa, Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Bill Eichner as Timon, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, John Kani as Rafiki, with James Earl Jones as Mufasa.
Synopsis:
Director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s “The Lion King” roars into theaters on July 19, 2019.
