Fan Casting John Kani as Rafiki in Lion King (Live-Action)

filmeinstein made this fan casting suggestion on March 20, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

John Kani as Rafiki in Lion King  (Live-Action)

John KaniSouth Africa

81 years old
​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Bonsile John Kani (born 1943) is a South African actor, director and playwright. He was born in New Brighton, South Africa. Kani joined The Serpent Player...
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Lion King  (Live-Action)

Lion King (Live-Action)

Simba, a young lion destined to become king of the African savannah. His happy childhood comes to an end when his evil uncle Scar manages to kill the king for the throne and forces Simba to flee t...
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John Kani is known for his roles in The Lion King, Captain America: Civil War, and The Ghost and the Darkness. He has been suggested by fans for 519 roles on myCast, including Kashekim Nedakh in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Similar actors include Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Earl Jones. John Kani was suggested to play Rafiki in Lion King (Live-Action) by filmeinstein. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Samuel L. Jackson and Forest Whitaker. Lion King (Live-Action) has 14 roles, including Skar, Mufasa, and Zazu.

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