John Oliver Joins Disney’s Live-Action “The Lion King”

The host of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver will be joining the cast of the upcoming live-action The Lion King, according to The Wrap.

Oliver will provide the voice for the red-billed hornbill Zazu, King Mufasa and Simba’s advisor.

So far, the confirmed cast members are Donald Glover as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, and Seth Rogen & Billy Eincher as Timon and Pumba.

Oliver has experience in this type of work, as he was providing the voice for Amusment Park, The Smurfs, The Simpsons, and Bob’s Burgers.