Disney's Reboot of The Lion King Is Packed With A-List Stars — Here's the Full Cast!

On Nov. 1, 2017, Disney officially announced the full cast for the Lion King reboot. It's been well over a year since then, but no, we still haven't recovered from finding out that Beyoncé will be playing the role of Nala. She's not the only A-list member of the cast you can look forward to hearing when you see the film this Summer, however.

You may be of the opinion that no one will ever be able to top the original 1994 animated film which starred Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Matthew Broderick, but the newest lineup is quite impressive, to say the least. Keep reading to see which other actors have already signed on to star alongside Queen Bey, and check out all the other important details.

Who Plays Young Simba in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Young Simba in The Lion King Reboot?

Talented young actor and singer JD McCrary is taking on the role of Simba when he's a cub! The 11-year-old performer has wowed listeners with his vocals time and time again, notably when he sang at an LA Clippers game in 2017 and joined his The Lion King costar Donald Glover on stage at the 2018 Grammys.

Who Plays Young Nala in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Young Nala in The Lion King Reboot?

Us star Shahadi Wright Joseph, 13, is putting down the blood-soaked scissors from Jordan Peele's horror masterpiece to play little Nala. Us wasn't her acting debut, however, as she has a handful of other credits under her belt. At just 9 years old, she became the youngest actress to play the character of Nala while appearing in The Lion King on Broadway. She was also one of the original cast members of School of Rock on Broadway, in addition to performing with big names like Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande in NBC's Hairspray Live! production.

Who Plays Simba in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Simba in The Lion King Reboot?

Atlanta actor Donald Glover, who also goes by the stage name Childish Gambino for his rap career, was the first to sign on to the film. He plays Simba, and we can confirm his voice sounds heavenly with the vocals of costar Beyoncé.

Who Plays Nala in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Nala in The Lion King Reboot?

Yes, Queen Bey herself plays the adult version of Nala! The "Flawless" singer shared the casting news on her Facebook page back in November 2017, and we've been obsessing over her role ever since.

Who Plays Zazu in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Zazu in The Lion King Reboot?

Talk-show host John Oliver is taking a break from talking politics to fly around the savanna as Zazu, Mufasa's uptight red-billed hornbill.

Who Plays Pumbaa in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Pumbaa in The Lion King Reboot?

Seth Rogen's throaty laugh is the perfect fit for Pumbaa the warthog (even if his character's photorealistic appearance has fans freaking out).

Who Plays Timon in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Timon in The Lion King Reboot?

Billy on the Street's Billy Eichner plays Pumbaa's sarcastic meerkat buddy, Timon, who was voiced by Nathan Lane in the original film.

Who Plays Mufasa in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Mufasa in The Lion King Reboot?

Legendary actor James Earl Jones reprises his role as Mufasa in the 2019 edition of the beloved story, because honestly no one would do a better job.

Who Plays Scar in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Scar in The Lion King Reboot?

12 Years a Slave actor Chiwetel Ejiofor provides the voice for the iconic villain, Scar. His new look definitely takes some getting used to, but we think the character looks appropriately menacing.

Who Plays Sarabi in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Sarabi in The Lion King Reboot?

Emmy Award winning actress Alfre Woodard voices Simba's wise mother, Sarabi, in the reboot.

Who Plays Rafiki in The Lion King Reboot?
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Who Plays Rafiki in The Lion King Reboot?

Think Rafiki's voice, provided by actor John Kani, sounds familiar? You might recognize it from his work in Black Panther and Captain America: Civil War.