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The teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s The Lion King has been revealed!

The first look at the Jon Favreau-directed movie shows some of the iconic sequences from the animated film remade in live-action, including baby Simba’s debut at Pride Rock.

James Earl Jones is reprising his role as the voice of Mufasa and his voice is heard in the trailer in the famous speech to Simba: “Everything the light touches is our kingdom. But, a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king.”

The movie also features the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyonce Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Oliver as Zazu, and Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari.

The Lion King will hit theaters on July 19, 2019.

Following casting rumors that swirled earlier this year, it’s now official: Beyonce Knowles is playing Nala in Disney’s upcoming 2019 remake of The Lion King!

The full all-star lineup for the Jon Favreau-directed new take on 1994 classic The Lion King was announced on Wednesday evening (November 1), including Donald Glover as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa (reprising his iconic original role), Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar and Alfre Woodard as Sarabi.

John Oliver will play Zazu, while Seth Rogen will play Pumbaa. Billy Eichner will play Timon.

The upcoming film will utilize “pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way.”

Beyonce also shared the news on her Facebook.

The Lion King hits theaters on July 19, 2019. Check out the full casting below!

Legendary performer on the stage and screen James Earl Jones will receive the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the 2017 Tony Awards.

“In 1975 when I came to NY to study acting, my father – the actor Robert Earl Jones – took me on a Grand Tour,” the 86-year-old actor said in a statement. “The first night was to the opera Tosca starring Leontyne Price. I loved the singing, but I didn’t understand the format of opera. The second night was Swan Lake starring Margot Fontaine. The movement of the bodies just seemed like magic. The third night was Pal Joey. I was captivated by the warmth of the light on stage. I was not inspired to sing and dance, but I knew I wanted to be in the warmth of the stage light. The fourth night was Arthur Miller‘s The Crucible. By contrast, it created a cold world, coldness between human beings, but the ideas that Arthur Miller was able to evoke onstage were blazing hot. I knew I wanted to be a part of this and to explore the stage.”

James has won Tonys for The Great White Hope and Fences, and has performed in On Golden Pond, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Driving Miss Daisy, The Best Man, You Can’t Take It With You, and The Gin Game on Broadway as well.

The Tonys will take place on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

Donald Glover has joined the cast of the upcoming live-action Lion King movie.

The 33-year-old Atlanta actor and rapper will also be joined in the film by James Earl Jones, who is set to reprise his role as Mufasa, who he voiced 1994 animated original.

Not much is known about the film, but the announcements were made by director Jon Favreau on his Twitter.

“I just can’t wait to be king. #Simba,” Jon wrote, along with a photo of Donald.

Donald has been cast in some high profile roles recently, including taking on the role of Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars young Han Solo flick.

Actress Cecilia Hart, and wife of James Earl Jones, has passed away after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer at 68-years-old, the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 68-year-old actress was best known for her work on Broadway as well as making guest appearances on Three’s Company, MacGyver, and Law & Order.

Cecilia met husband James when they starred on 1979-80 television series Paris.

In 1982, Cecilia and James starred in on Broadway together in a production of William Shakespeare’s Othello and married later that year.

Cecilia is survived by her husband and their son Flynn.

Rose Byrne is the picture of elegance as she arrives at the party to celebrate the opening night of her Broadway show You Can’t Take It With You held at Brasserie 8 1/2 on Sunday (September 28) in New York City.

The 35-year-old actress’ former Damages co-star Glenn Close came out to show her support with her current co-star John Lithgow. Glenn and John are starring in A Delicate Balance on Broadway.

Earlier in the evening, Rose joined her cast including Annaleigh Ashford, Fran Kranz, and James Earl Jones on stage for their curtain call.

FYI: Rose is wearing a Dsquared2 dress, Casadei shoes, Moran Martine jewels, and Oroton clutch.

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Rose Byrne poses for photos at the press day for her upcoming Broadway play You Can’t Take It With You on Wednesday afternoon (July 23) at the American Airlines Theatre in New York City.

The 34-year-old actress was joined by co-stars including Annaleigh Ashford, James Earl Jones, Kristine Nielsen, Elizabeth Ashley, and more.

Rose recently chatted with The Guardian about who she idolized as a child.

“I’ve spent much of my life wanting to be Kylie [Minogue]. My dad took me to five of her concerts by the time I was 11, and a few years ago I did a sixth,” Rose said. “I find it incredible how she went from being in Neighbours to this huge pop star, from being completely slated by the Australian press to becoming their darling. And she’s a breast cancer survivor, too. To have gone through that and had the courage to talk about it openly is commendable.”

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