Beyoncé Has Officially Been Cast As Nala In The Live-Action “Lion King” Movie And People Are So Freakin’ Excited

“Let me go through the categories Beyoncé could potentially win at least one Oscar in.”

After a bit of speculation earlier this year, Disney finally announced that Beyoncé would be officially joining the live-action version of The Lion King, playing the role of Nala.

After a bit of speculation earlier this year, Disney finally announced that Beyoncé would be officially joining the live-action version of The Lion King, playing the role of Nala.

Alfre Woodard, John Oliver, Seth Rogen, and many, many more stars were announced as part of the cast, as well.

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Until then, we’ll be (im)patiently waiting.

Until then, we'll be (im)patiently waiting.

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