North West earns support from original singing voice of young Simba following ‘Lion King’ performance Updated: 9:43 AM EDT May 27, 2024 Editorial Standards ⓘ ...

Jason Weaver, right, who brought Simba’s songs to life in the original “Lion King,” with Ernie Sabella, left, and Nathan Lane, the actors who voiced Pumbaa and Timon.

Mufasa and Simba's family tree in The Lion King franchise is a bit complicated, thanks to adoptive brothers, prequels, and sequels. Let's break it down.