Beyoncé wanted for new The Lion King remake

BY CHARLIE LAIN

Beyoncé is reportedly wanted for a key voice role in Disney’s new The Lion King movie.

Disney is remaking the classic 1994 animated film in a similar manner to the CGI-filled, live-action adaptation of last year’s The Jungle Book, which featured the voices of Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray. The Jungle Book‘s director, Jon Favreau, is also directing the new movie, whose release date has yet to be confirmed. This adds to the many live-action Disney remakes that have been released recently, including Cinderella starring Lily James and Richard Madden, and the most recent Beauty and the Beast with Emma Watson cast as Belle.

According to variety.com, Favreau has made Beyoncé his “top choice” to provide the voice of Nala the lion. He is reportedly willing to do “whatever it takes” to have the singer join the cast, which already boasts having Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) voice Simba. James Earl Jones will provide the voice of Mufasa, reprising his role from the original 1994 film.

 This wouldn’t be her first time in a movie role. Beyoncé has already starred in movies such as Dreamgirls, The Pink Panther and Austin Powers In Goldmember. She has also previously done voice acting, playing a voice role in 2013’s Epic.

Beyoncé has recently had to pull out of Coachella due to her pregnancy. Lady Gaga has been announced as the replacement headliner.

The singer is expecting twins with husband Jay-Z, and although nothing has been confirmed, fans are speculating that the Beyoncé has left clues that she is expecting twin BOYS after posting a photo of her wearing earrings from the “If I Were a Boy” music video.

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