Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast have both went Live. I don't mean broadway live. I mean Live action CGI movie Live.
I've seen both Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast's live action versions and I was impressed. So I'm actually excited to hear about the Lion King making its way to the 'Live Action' line up!
They'll be using the same CGI style that they used in the Jungle Book. Mufasa's Voice Actor will be returning to once again bring the Father of Simba alive. So far he is the only original actor coming back to reprise his role.
I'm hoping Woopie Goldburg will return as Shenzi. That Hyena was my favorite!
http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/The_Lion_King_(2019_film)
It is stated that they Theatrical Release date will be July 19th of 2019.
I hope who ever voices young Simba, does "I can't wait to be king" justice.
I'm not too enthusiastic over Timon's new voice actor but I do hope he does well. Timon was my favorite character.