Fan Casting Taraji P. Henson as Shenzi 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.

Taraji P. Henson

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Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career as guest star on several television sh...

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

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Taraji P. Henson

Shenzi

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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Taraji P. Henson is known for her roles in Hidden Figures, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She has been suggested by fans for 1,456 roles on myCast, including The Hottest Female Celebrities in The Hottest Female Celebrities . Similar actors include Regina King, Octavia Spencer, and Viola Davis. Taraji P. Henson was suggested to play Shenzi in Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025) by jake01. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Jada Pinkett Smith, Octavia Spencer, and Tiffany Haddish. Sony Pictures Animation and Disney's The Lion King (2025) has 16 roles, including Adult Nala, Young Nala, and Timon.