The live-action adaptation of The Lion King is continuing to fill out its cast. We know James Earl Jones is Mufasa, Donald Glover is Simba. It’s strongly rumored that Beyonce could be Nala.
Now we know who is in talks to be Scar!
Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, most known for his role in 12 Years a Slave, is in talks to voice the villain — according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Other voice actors that have been confirmed alongside Jones and Glover are Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and John Oliver.
The movie is currently being filmed in Los Angeles. Jon Favreau is its director.
Ejiofor also recently starred in Marvel’s Doctor Strange.