Thanks to Walt Disney Studios here’s the first official teaser trailer of The Lion King, the upcoming movie adaptation directed by Jon Favreau from a script by Jeff Nathanson that mixes live-action and CGI:

THE LION KINGPlot synopsis:
“From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau’s all-new ‘The Lion King’ journeys to the African savanna where a future king must overcome betrayal and tragedy to assume his rightful place on Pride Rock.”

This is going to be amazing. It feels as fresh as the first Lion King movie. Can’t wait to see Jon Favreau’s live-action take! And you? Tell us what you think in the comments.

Anyway, here’s the voice cast:
– Seth Rogen as Pumbaa;
– Donald Glover as Simba;
– Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari;
– Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar;
– James Earl Jones as Mufasa;
– Billy Eichner as Timon;
– Alfre Woodard as Sarabi;
– Beyoncé as Nala;
– Eric André as Azizi;
– Florence Kasumba as Shenzi;
– John Kani as Rafiki;
– John Oliver as Zazu;
– JD McCrary as Young Simba;
– Shahadi Wright Joseph as Young Nala.

And here’s a first official teaser poster:

(Click on the poster to enlarge.)

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The release date of the movie The Lion King is set to July 19, 2019 (in theaters).

Stay tuned with us for more details.
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