The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel will take us to an African fantasy kingdom, where a young woman Zelie must go on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. Zelie and her brother Tzain will join forces with the king’s children Princess Amari and Prince Inan to take a stand against his brutal rule.

Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will lead the young cast of this project, and they’ll be joined by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The supporting cast will include Viola Davis (Fences), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) will be in charge of directing this project, and she can’t wait to share Adeyemi’s tale with the world.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life. Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies,” she said in a statement.

The short clip doesn’t reveal much, but it’s still giving us all the feels, since it’s the perfect homage to the original. It features several epic moments, including the legendary scene of Rafiki introducing baby Simba to the kingdom on Pride Rock.

Nostalgia will overtake you as soon as you hear James Earl Jones repeating his iconic quote “Everything the light touches is our kingdom. But a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun.” and stay with you long after the teaser is over.

Jones is the only actor from the original version of The Lion King who’s part of the new cast. Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Chiwetel Ejiofor will be in charge of voicing some of our favorite character in this promising remake.

Hans Zimmer and Elton John will also return to their respective roles as composer and songwriter. Jon Favreau, who previously directed the live-action version of The Jungle Book, is in charge of bringing Simba’s story to life. The Lion King will hit the theaters just in time for the 25th anniversary of the original – July 19, 2019.

The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel will take us to an African fantasy kingdom, where a young woman Zelie must go on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. Zelie and her brother Tzain will join forces with the king’s children Princess Amari and Prince Inan to take a stand against his brutal rule.

Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King), Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell) will lead the young cast of this project, and they’ll be joined by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The supporting cast will include Viola Davis (Fences), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).

Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) will be in charge of directing this project, and she can’t wait to share Adeyemi’s tale with the world.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life. Our incredible ensemble reflects the whole of the diaspora. This is where our magic lies,” she said in a statement.

The short clip doesn’t reveal much, but it’s still giving us all the feels, since it’s the perfect homage to the original. It features several epic moments, including the legendary scene of Rafiki introducing baby Simba to the kingdom on Pride Rock.

Nostalgia will overtake you as soon as you hear James Earl Jones repeating his iconic quote “Everything the light touches is our kingdom. But a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun.” and stay with you long after the teaser is over.

Jones is the only actor from the original version of The Lion King who’s part of the new cast. Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Chiwetel Ejiofor will be in charge of voicing some of our favorite character in this promising remake.

Hans Zimmer and Elton John will also return to their respective roles as composer and songwriter. Jon Favreau, who previously directed the live-action version of The Jungle Book, is in charge of bringing Simba’s story to life. The Lion King will hit the theaters just in time for the 25th anniversary of the original – July 19, 2019.