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Mufasa Cast: What ‘The Lion King’ Prequel Actors Really Look Like
VarietyStory by Zack Sharf
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Disney's 'The Lion King' prequel casts its real-life Mufasa and co., promising a new Pride Rock roar for the iconic Disney franchise.
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- Chiwetel Ejiofor, known for his powerful roles in '12 Years a Slave' and 'Children of Men', will bring the regal Mufasa to life in the prequel.
- Lioness Nala will be played by rising star Kwezi Ndlovu, a South African actress making her big-screen debut in the highly anticipated Disney project.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kwezi Ndlovu, Disney, The Lion King