Fan Casting Idris Elba as Mufasa in The Lion King

mike1seravello made this fan casting suggestion on June 19, 2017. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Idris Elba as Mufasa in The Lion King

Idris ElbaUnited Kingdom

52 years old
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Fa...
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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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Idris Elba is known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Thor. He has been suggested by fans for 21,496 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Jon Hamm, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tom Hardy. Idris Elba was suggested to play Mufasa in The Lion King by mike1seravello. 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.