Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Mufasa in The Lion King (Recast)

feliciaaubinfrancis made this fan casting suggestion on September 20, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

84 years old

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Ian McKellen

Mufasa

The Lion King (Recast)

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The Lion King (Recast)

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Recast of the 2019 remake of The Lion King.

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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 6,031 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Mufasa in The Lion King (Recast) by feliciaaubinfrancis. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Anthony Hopkins. The Lion King (Recast) has 12 roles, including Simba, Scar, and Nala.