Fan Casting Issa Rae as Shenzi in The Lion King

harel made this fan casting suggestion on November 4, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Issa Rae

39 years old

Jo-Issa Rae Diop, known as Issa Rae (born January 12, 1985), is an American actress, writer, director, producer, and web series creator. She first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web...

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Issa Rae

Shenzi

The Lion King

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The Lion King

An adaptation of the Broadway musical

by Disney

Disney's The Lion King is about a young lion named Simba, who is the crown prince of an African Savanna. When his father dies in an accident staged by his uncle, Simba is made to feel responsible f...

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Issa Rae is known for her roles in Barbie, The Hate U Give, and Little. She has been suggested by fans for 534 roles on myCast, including Frankie in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Similar actors include Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, and Sonequa Martin-Green. Issa Rae was suggested to play Shenzi in The Lion King by harel. The Lion King has 12 roles, including Sarabi, Banzai, and Timon.