With less than three weeks untilThe Lion Kinghits theaters, Disney is giving fans a closer look at the cast and characters starring in the highly anticipated remake.On Tuesday, Disney released a lineup of photos that see the epic cast — includingBeyoncé— coming face to face with their counterparts in the live-action movie.The photo of theLemonadesinger, 37, has her in an epic staredown with her character in the film, Nala.Donald Gloveralso participates in a face to face standoff with his character, Simba, the protagonist of the film.Seth Rogen,Billy Eichner, andJohn Oliverall come together for their own photo across from their characters Pumbaa, Timon, and Zazu, respectively.A second trio,Keegan Michael-Key, Florence Kasumba, and Eric Andre also take deep stares into Kamari, Shenzi, and Azizi, their Disney counterparts.Kwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyDonald Glover and Simba.Kwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyKwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyRounding out the cast photos are Alfre Woodard, who plays Sarabi, Chiwetel Ejiofor and his character Scar, and the duo of JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph with a young Simba and young Nala, respectively.Along with photos of the cast, a closer look atThe Lion Kingis shown in “The King Returns” featurette, which also includes insight about the film’s production, including an interview with directorJon Favreau.“Lion Kingwas a story that people knew intimately,” Favreau, 52, says, as snippets of the film are show. “It’s a story that remains true to everybody,” Woodard, 66, says, while Oliver, 42, adds, “the song are amazing, and everything you want to hear from a Disney movie.”Kwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyKwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyThe film, which is a remake of the 1994 animated movie, was an exciting opportunity for the cast to revisit the past, as Rogen notes in the video, “getting to relieve it in a new way is really exciting.”“Entering intoLion King, all that I learned onJungle Book, there was a tremendous opportunity to retell the story using a new set of tools and new technology,” says Favreau, who directed the 2016Jungle Bookfilm, which was both a critical and commercial success.The featurette also offers a quick look atJames Earl Jones, who returns toThe Lion Kingfranchise to voice Musafa, which he did in the 1994 film.“It’s nice to have actors who are both performers and singers,” Favreau says, noting that bothBeyonceand Glover offer “something new” to the latest film.Kwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyKwaku Alston/© 2019 DisneyRELATED VIDEO:Beyoncé Meets Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ Star Ahead of Her Debut as Nala in Disney Remake“These are real musicians, brining their creative voices to this,” the director adds.A look at “Hakuna Matata,” one of the film’s most iconic songs, is also shown, with Rogen singing along behind the scenes as his character, Pumbaa.“This has been an incredible experience,” Glover notes of his lead role in the film. “I have never seen anything made this way before, the level of care where everybody knows how much it means.”Adds Favreau, “We wanted to capture what people’s memories were of this, with both the music and the imagery. I think when you can capture the spirit but show them something new and surprising, this is sort of the best combo.”The Lion Kingroars into theaters on July 18.
With less than three weeks untilThe Lion Kinghits theaters, Disney is giving fans a closer look at the cast and characters starring in the highly anticipated remake.
On Tuesday, Disney released a lineup of photos that see the epic cast — includingBeyoncé— coming face to face with their counterparts in the live-action movie.
The photo of theLemonadesinger, 37, has her in an epic staredown with her character in the film, Nala.Donald Gloveralso participates in a face to face standoff with his character, Simba, the protagonist of the film.
Seth Rogen,Billy Eichner, andJohn Oliverall come together for their own photo across from their characters Pumbaa, Timon, and Zazu, respectively.
A second trio,Keegan Michael-Key, Florence Kasumba, and Eric Andre also take deep stares into Kamari, Shenzi, and Azizi, their Disney counterparts.
Kwaku Alston/© 2019 Disney
Donald Glover and Simba.Kwaku Alston/© 2019 Disney
Rounding out the cast photos are Alfre Woodard, who plays Sarabi, Chiwetel Ejiofor and his character Scar, and the duo of JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph with a young Simba and young Nala, respectively.
Along with photos of the cast, a closer look atThe Lion Kingis shown in “The King Returns” featurette, which also includes insight about the film’s production, including an interview with directorJon Favreau.
“Lion Kingwas a story that people knew intimately,” Favreau, 52, says, as snippets of the film are show. “It’s a story that remains true to everybody,” Woodard, 66, says, while Oliver, 42, adds, “the song are amazing, and everything you want to hear from a Disney movie.”
The film, which is a remake of the 1994 animated movie, was an exciting opportunity for the cast to revisit the past, as Rogen notes in the video, “getting to relieve it in a new way is really exciting.”
“Entering intoLion King, all that I learned onJungle Book, there was a tremendous opportunity to retell the story using a new set of tools and new technology,” says Favreau, who directed the 2016Jungle Bookfilm, which was both a critical and commercial success.
The featurette also offers a quick look atJames Earl Jones, who returns toThe Lion Kingfranchise to voice Musafa, which he did in the 1994 film.
“It’s nice to have actors who are both performers and singers,” Favreau says, noting that bothBeyonceand Glover offer “something new” to the latest film.
RELATED VIDEO:Beyoncé Meets Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ Star Ahead of Her Debut as Nala in Disney Remake
“These are real musicians, brining their creative voices to this,” the director adds.
A look at “Hakuna Matata,” one of the film’s most iconic songs, is also shown, with Rogen singing along behind the scenes as his character, Pumbaa.
“This has been an incredible experience,” Glover notes of his lead role in the film. “I have never seen anything made this way before, the level of care where everybody knows how much it means.”
Adds Favreau, “We wanted to capture what people’s memories were of this, with both the music and the imagery. I think when you can capture the spirit but show them something new and surprising, this is sort of the best combo.”
The Lion Kingroars into theaters on July 18.
source: people.com
