The only significant returning voice actor from the original is James Earl Jones as Simba’s dad, Mufasa. Donald Glover is in as big Simba with JD McCrary as young Simba, Seth Rogan plays Pumbaa, Billy Eichner plays Timon, Chiwetel Ejiofer takes over from Jeremy Irons as Scar, John Oliver picks up where Rowan Atkinson left off as Zazu and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter stars as Nala. Meanwhile, a stage adaption of the original film is currently playing on London’s West End and will tour the UK from 2020.The story stays pretty close to the original film with a few live action tweeks here and there, but it’s all change for the majority of the voice cast. The Lion King 2019 UK release date has been confirmed for 19 July 2019. Tracklisting and artists featured on The Lion King: The Gift will be revealed in due course. Authenticity and heart were important to me.” “It was important that the music was not only performed by the most interesting and talented artists but also produced by the best African producers. Each song was written to reflect the film’s storytelling that gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation. She said of producing the record: “I wanted to put everyone on their own journey to link the storyline. It is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro Beat.” It is a mixture of genres and collaboration that isn’t one sound. I wanted to do more than find a collection of songs that were inspired by the film. “This is a new experience of storytelling. You can stream the album in full, download or pre-order the CD now from Amazon Music.Īlongside the official motion picture soundtrack, Beyoncé will be releasing an accompanying album The Lion King: The Gift.ĭescribed as a “love letter to Africa”, it will feature a number of songs which pay homage to the movie and its influences. The live action remake of the animated classic will open in cinemas next weekend from July 19.īeyoncé and Donald Glover star as Nala and Simba respectively with Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon, while original cast member James Earl Jones reprises his role as Mufasa.Īlongside the original songs from the movie, including award winning Can You Feel the Love Tonight, the remake features new song Spirit performed by Beyoncé.
0 kommentar(er)
