Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Mufasa in The Lion King

prithvirajbasu made this fan casting suggestion on November 3, 2020. 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

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The Lion King

by Walt Disney Studios

This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into...

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James Earl Jones has already been officially cast for this role.

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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 6,017 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 by prithvirajbasu. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, and Liam Neeson. The Lion King has 49 roles, including Scar, Adult Nala, and Adult Simba.