Hakuna Matata! Disney confirms a live-action remake of The Lion King movie

By Michael Lallo
Updated September 29 2016 - 9:08am, first published 7:47am
<i>The Lion King</i> - one of the most successful animated films in the world - is being remade by Disney.
<i>The Lion King</i> - one of the most successful animated films in the world - is being remade by Disney.
Improvisational comedy and role-playing game Dunegons and Dragons helped Jon Favreau in his career as actor, director and producer.  Photo: Janie Barrett
Improvisational comedy and role-playing game Dunegons and Dragons helped Jon Favreau in his career as actor, director and producer. Photo: Janie Barrett
Nick Afoa as Simba in the stage version of <i>The Lion King</i>. Photo: Deen van Meer
Nick Afoa as Simba in the stage version of <i>The Lion King</i>. Photo: Deen van Meer
Who will voice Scar and Simba in the new version of <i>The Lion King</i>? Photo: Disney
Who will voice Scar and Simba in the new version of <i>The Lion King</i>? Photo: Disney
Young Simba and Rafiki. Photo: Disney
Young Simba and Rafiki. Photo: Disney

It's the circle of life, business-style. In 1994, Disney released The Lion King in cinemas which became the sixth highest-grossing animated film ever. That inspired a stage show of the same name, which surpassed The Phantom of the Opera to become the top-selling musical, ever.

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