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Disney Studios took to Instagram yesterday to finally confirm the making of an updated version of The Lion King and also settled the rumors of who would play which character. The rumor everybody wanted confirmation on was if Beyonce would take on the role as Nala, the lover of the protagonist Simba.

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Beyhive fans will have to be in attendance because Beyonce will be playing the voice for Nala and Donald Glover will be taking on the roll of Simba. Disney has also brought back the iconic James Earl Jones as Mufasa, whom he played in the original version. Also, 12 years a slave actor Chiwetel Ejofor will take on the villain role of Scar.

Disney displayed the full cast as can be scene below and this movie will definitely be a must see!