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Donald Glover will play Simba in Lion King remake

Entertainer Donald Glover continues to soar. The Childish Gambino rapper has landed the role of Simba in the remake of The Lion King.

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10 years ago

February 18, 2017

UVM Staff

Entertainer Donald Glover continues to soar.

Glover has landed the role of Simba in the live action remake of The Lion King.

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Jon Favreau will direct the film, and legendary James Earl Jones will reprise his role as Mufasa.

Just like Favreau’s remake of The Jungle Book, The Lion King will use CGI technology and green screen to transform the beloved 1994 animated movie into a live-action movie.

I just can’t wait to be king. #Simba pic.twitter.com/wUYKixMBJI

— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) February 18, 2017

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