Fan Casting Mahershala Ali as Mufasa in The Lion King

kipwalker made this fan casting suggestion on June 11, 2017. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Mahershala Ali as Mufasa in The Lion King

Mahershala AliUnited States

51 years old
Mahershala Ali (/məˈhɜːrʃələ/ mə-HUR-shə-lə; born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974) is an American actor. He has received multiple accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British ...
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The Lion King

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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Mahershala Ali is known for his roles in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2. He has been suggested by fans for 6,533 roles on myCast, including Sazed in The Mistborn Trilogy. Similar actors include Idris Elba, Sterling K. Brown, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Mahershala Ali was suggested to play Mufasa in The Lion King by kipwalker. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Keanu Reeves, John Goodman, and Gary Oldman. The Lion King has 50 roles, including Scar, Adult Nala, and Adult Simba.