Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Mufasa in The Lion King

prithvirajbasu made this fan casting suggestion on November 3, 2020. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen as Mufasa in The Lion King

Ian McKellenUnited Kingdom

85 years old
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean ...
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The Lion King

The Lion King

by Walt Disney Studios
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into...
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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 6,873 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Mufasa in The Lion King by prithvirajbasu. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gary Oldman, Keanu Reeves, and Mel Gibson. The Lion King has 49 roles, including Scar, Adult Nala, and Adult Simba.