Chiwetel Ejiofor in talks to play Scar in The Lion King remake
He could join a cast that already boasts Donald Glover, Seth Rogen and John Oliver.
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Twelve Years A Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor is reportedly being lined up to voice the sly and villainous Scar in Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King.
The Oscar-nominated actor is in talks to voice the character, joining the likes of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen and John Oliver in director Jon Favreau’s big-screen effort, according to US website The Hollywood Reporter.
In the 1994 original, Scar was voiced by British actor Jeremy Irons.
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James Earl Jones is lined up to voice Mufasa, reprising his role from the original film, while musician and Spider-Man: Homecoming actor Glover will voice Simba.
It was confirmed by Disney in September last year that the Favreau-directed project would be going ahead, following the success of his live-action remake of The Jungle Book.
Similar remakes in recent years include Cinderella, Beauty And The Beast and Sleeping Beauty’s Maleficent.
Disney have been contacted for comment.