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April 26 (UPI) -- Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner have been cast as Timon and Pumbaa in Disney's upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King. The casting, confirmed by Variety, comes after Disney announced that the film will release on July 19, 2019.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rogen will be taking on the role of warthog Pumbaa while Eichner will voice meerkat Timon.
The comedic pair, first voiced by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella in the original 1994 animated film, were noteworthy for taking main character Simba under their wing and teaching him the ways of problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata.
Rogen and Eichner join a voice cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa. Beyonce is rumored to be appearing as Nala.
The Lion King will be directed by Jon Favreau from a script by Jeff Nathanson.
