‘The Lion King’ Character Posters Sure Look Like Pictures Of Animals
Oh yes, it’s a lion. That’s not justthe translationof the opening Zulu lyrics from “The Circle of Life,” but that’s really the only reaction you can have to newThe Lion Kingcharacter posters recently released by Disney. The House of Mouse has released the character posters forJon Favreau’s CG remake of the 1994 beloved animated classic, and if it weren’t for the bold lettering proclaiming the stars voicing the photorealistic animal characters, you could easily mistake these posters as stills from a National Geographic special.
The Lion King Character Posters
These character posters give us an up close look at the characters of the highly anticipatedThe Lion Kingremake, which is directed byIron ManandThe Jungle Bookdirector Jon Favreau. Favreau uses his CG expertise that he honed inThe Jungle Bookto create photorealistic renderings of our favorite characters fromThe Lion King. The result… a bunch of animals! Some of the characters have little distinctions, like Scar and his scar, and Mufasa’s illustrious mane.
These character posters show usDonald Gloveras Simba,Beyoncé Knowles-Carteras Nala,James Earl Jonesas Mufasa,Chiwetel Ejioforas Scar,Seth Rogenas Pumbaa,Billy Eichneras Timon,Alfre Woodardas Sarabi,John Kanias Rafiki,Shahidi Wright Josephas young Nala,JD McCraryas young Simba, andJohn Oliveras Zazu.
The Lion Kingopens in U.S. theaters onJuly 19, 2019.
Disney’s “The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau (“The Jungle Book”), journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
