Date 18/02/2017 - News People
Disney keeps adapting its popular animated films into live-action movies with Beauty and the Beast coming out next. The Lion King live-action film is another highly-anticipated adaptation, which will be directed by Jon Favreau, who already directed the live-action Jungle Book. Some major casting news has just been announced for the film as well. The lead role of Simba will be played by actor/rapper/comedian Donald Glover! On Friday, Favreau posted a photo of Glover on his Instagram account with the caption: "I just can't wait to be king. #simba."