Fan Casting David Alan Grier as Lion in The Wiz

xavierwaye made this fan casting suggestion on June 15, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

David Alan Grier as Lion in The Wiz

David Alan GrierUnited States

68 years old
David Alan Grier is an American comedian and film and television actor, best known for his work on the sketch comedy television show "In Living Color".
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The Wiz

The Wiz

Remake
by Geoffrey Holder
A remake of the 1978 The wiz. A young woman going to college with no plans. She lives in Atlanta with her aunt and uncle and dog. Her Aunt Em wants her just figure out her path before she goes off ...
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David Alan Grier is known for his roles in Stuart Little, Jumanji, and The Big Sick. He has been suggested by fans for 247 roles on myCast, including Julius Hibbert in The Simpsons Movie: Adventures in Springfield. Similar actors include Keith David, Eddie Murphy, and Samuel L. Jackson. David Alan Grier was suggested to play Lion in The Wiz by xavierwaye. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Eddie Murphy, Keith David, and James Monroe Iglehart. The Wiz has 16 roles, including Glinda, Dorothy Gale, and Tin Man.

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