Jon Favreau

Lion King cast including Beyoncé face their animal selves

 The idea of Donald Glover ( also known as Childish Gambino) as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala, and Chiwetel Ejofor as the villainous Scar already had many excited.

These new photos ramp up fan anticipation a gear by depicting the cast facing the computer animated characters they help bring to life.

'Lion King' live action remake coming

Walt Disney Studios said Wednesday it is teaming up with director Jon Favreau for a live action version of the enormously popular animated film.

"We can officially confirm that The Walt Disney Studios and director Jon Favreau are putting a new re-imagining of The Lion King on the fast track to production," Disney said in a press release. "The project follows the technologically groundbreaking smash hit The Jungle Book, directed by Favreau, which debuted in April and has earned $965.8 million worldwide."