'The Lion King' Stars Meet br Their Digital Characters 'Lion King' director Jon Favreau shared snaps of the br film's voice talent facing their digital counterparts. Donald Glover br as Simba, Beyoncé br as Nala, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogan and br John Oliver as Timon, br Pumbaa and Zazu Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Chiwetel Ejiofor br as Scar, Keegan-Michael Key, br Florence Kasumba and Eric Andre br as Kamari, Shenzi and Azizi, and JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph as young Simba and Nala. Not pictured is James Earl Jones as Mufasa, who also voiced the character in the original animated film. Disney also released a short video of the actors performing their roles. 'Lion King' hits theaters July 19.