"The Lion King" Cast Confirmed: Beyoncé, James Earl Jones & MORE!

Check out the cast for the live action remake of The Lion King:

#TheLionKing. 2019. pic.twitter.com/UMJo18FwDt

— Disney (@Disney) November 1, 2017

#TheLionKing. 2019.

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Yep, Beyoncé as Nala!

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Jon Favreau will be directing.

It’s released date is scheduled for July 19, 2019 according to THR.

When it is released, it’ll be 25 years since the original came out.

And some reactions:

Beyoncé a legend starring as a legend(Nala) in the most legendary Disney Film. Circle of life #TheLionKing pic.twitter.com/qXftWIDyaJ

— Johnny Boy ? (@JohnTheFame) November 1, 2017

Everyone goin off about Beyoncé as Nala….ummmm helloooooo @Sethrogen is PUMBAA!!! You guuuyyyysss!!!! #TheLionKing #remake

— ricci (@niniXXVII) November 1, 2017