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.

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney's THE LION KING as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production of The Lion King. Learn more here!

Donald Glover also returned to voice Simba after playing the character in The Lion King (2019). He also played John Smith in Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Prime Video, Troy Barnes in Community and Earnest ...