Fan Casting Djimon Hounsou as Rafiki in The Lion King Animated Remake

lieutinant_whoareyou made this fan casting suggestion on July 5, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Djimon Hounsou as Rafiki in The Lion King Animated Remake

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Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is a Beninese-American actor and model. He began his career appearing in music videos, made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing and earned widespre...
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The Lion King Animated Remake

The Lion King Animated Remake

A lion prince prepares to live in luxury once he becomes the king, but after his Evil Uncle stages a regicide, he has to mature and set things right.
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Djimon Hounsou is known for his roles in Blood Diamond, Captain Marvel, and Gladiator. He has been suggested by fans for 4,064 roles on myCast, including Star Wars in Actors who should join certain big franchises. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Keith David. Djimon Hounsou was suggested to play Rafiki in The Lion King Animated Remake by lieutinant_whoareyou. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Morgan Freeman, Ernie Hudson, and Danny Glover. The Lion King Animated Remake has 16 roles, including Mufasa, Timon, and Scar.

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