The Lion King remake cast revealed

You'll never guess who's been cast in 'The Lion King' remake

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Ask anyone and they'll tell you, aside from Love Actually, Rowan Atkinson's best role was Zazu in 1994 animated classic, The Lion King.

The torch however, has officially been passed for the 2019 remake.

To whom, you ask?

None other than John Oliver.

The Last Week Tonight star will join former Community cast mate Donald Glover (Atlanta, Girls, 30 Rock) as Mufusa's royal advisor.

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He'll join Billy Eichner and Seth Rogan who have also signed on to play Timon and Pumbaa in the Jon Favreau film.

If we're completely honest, the thought of a remake has us a bit worried. Why mess with a classic?

On the other hand, Donald Glover and John Oliver make a great team so...

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