Fan Casting Jennifer Hudson as Rafiki in Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025)

jake01 made this fan casting suggestion on June 5, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Jennifer Hudson

42 years old

Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season o...

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Rafiki in Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025)

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Jennifer Hudson

Rafiki

Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025)

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Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025)

by Sony Pictures Animation, Walt Disney Pictures

A CGi Computer Animated Remake of the 1994 animated Disney film. The plot follows Simba, a young lion who must embrace his role as the rightful king of his homeland following the murder of his fath...

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Jennifer Hudson is known for her roles in Sing, Dreamgirls, and Sex and the City. She has been suggested by fans for 1,115 roles on myCast, including Calliope in Hercules. Similar actors include Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Janelle Monáe. Jennifer Hudson was suggested to play Rafiki in Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025) by jake01. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Tsidii Leloka. Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025) has 16 roles, including Adult Nala, Young Nala, and Timon.