Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Rafiki in The Lion King (Alternate Fan Cast)

daviddyster made this fan casting suggestion on July 14, 2024. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

85 years old

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an British actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Rafiki in The Lion King (Alternate Fan Cast)

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Ian McKellen

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The Lion King (Alternate Fan Cast)

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The Lion King (Alternate Fan Cast)

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Alternate fancast for the remake of the Lion King.

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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 6,607 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Rafiki in The Lion King (Alternate Fan Cast) by daviddyster. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, and Giancarlo Esposito. The Lion King (Alternate Fan Cast) has 19 roles, including Scar, Mufasa, and Simba.