When he realizes that Scar orchestrated Mufasas death, he returns to reclaim his place as the rightful king.
The two cubs form a close brotherly bond, despite Takas parents disapproving of the friendship.
This version of Mufasa will be voiced byAaron Pierre.
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He also appeared in the television miniseriesThe Underground Railroadas Caesar andM.
Night ShyamalansOld, as rapper/pop star, Mid-Sized Sedan.
Recently, he also starred in the seriesGeniusas Martin Luther King Jr.,along withMufasaco-star Aaron Pierre.
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Young Taka is voiced byTheo Somolu(Maggio: The Divine Ponytail).
John Kani
Rafiki
Rafiki plays apivotal rolethroughout allThe Lion Kingfilms.
He serves as a shaman and adviser to the royal family.
Young Rafiki will be voiced byKagiso Lediga(Queen Sono), who also starred inCatching FeelingsandThe Umbrella Men.
With his best friend, Timon, the two of them raise Simba and become lifelong friends.
Offering comedic relief, Pumbaa adds commentary to the tale that Rafiki tells Kiara about her late grandfather.
Timon is the sharp-witted, fast-talking balance to Pumbaas simplistic, yet deep philosophical ponderings.
Sarabi is searching for a pride of her own with her trusted scout, a hornbill named Zazu.
Glovers acting career includesCommunity,Atlanta, andSolo: A Star Wars Story.
Most recently, he starred as the titular John Smith in the television series,Mr.
Blue Ivy Carter
Kiara
Kiara is the daughter of Simba and Nala.
Kiara is voiced byBlue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyonce andJay-Z.
Unlike Kiara, he poses a deadly threat to young Mufasa and Taka.
As the leader of a pride of white lions known as The Outsiders.
