Disney has officially shared the character posters of all the animals starring in the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King.
Taking to its Instagram handle, the production company shared glimpses of popular characters including Mufasa, Taka, Kairos, Timon, Pumbaa, Kiara, Rafiki, Sarabi and Zazu.
Mufasa:
King of the Pride Lands, who is Sarabi’s husband and Simba’s father. This character will be played by actor Aaron Pierre.
Timon:
Timon is the intelligent and provocative meerkat who will be featured in Billy Eichner’s 2024 film.
Pumbaa:
Pumbaa is a slow-witted warthog, voiced by the famous Seth Rogen.
Sarabi:
Lady Lioness, Queen of the Pride Lands, Mufasa’s wife and Simba’s mother. Actress Tiffany Boone is playing the role of Tigress in the musical.
Friend:
Actor John Kinney will play Rafiki, a smart mandrel.
Zazu:
Zazu is voiced by Preston Neiman.
Cyrus:
Tikka:
Kiara:
Mufasa: The Lion King is a 2019 American musical adaptation. The new adventure flick is directed by Barry Jenkins and will release on December 20.