Fan Casting James Monroe Iglehart 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.

James Monroe Iglehart as Lion in The Wiz

James Monroe IglehartUnited States

50 years old
James Monroe Iglehart (born September 4, 1974) is an American stage actor and singer. Iglehart is perhaps best known for his Tony Award-winning performance as the Genie in the original Broadway ...
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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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James Monroe Iglehart has been suggested by fans for 503 roles on myCast, including Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Musical. Similar actors include Kevin Michael Richardson, Keith David, and Will Smith. James Monroe Iglehart was suggested to play Lion in The Wiz by xavierwaye. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Eddie Murphy, Keith David, and Kid Cudi. The Wiz has 16 roles, including Glinda, Dorothy Gale, and Tin Man.

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