While the new version ofThe Lion Kingisverysimilar to the first, there are a few notable changes.
Here are some of the small details you might not have noticed inThe Lion King.
Once again, the bird has a British accent, advises the king, and is a bit pompous.
Just like in the 1994 version ofThe Lion King, Zazu delivers a pun-filledmorning reportto Mufasa.
You may recognize John Oliver from the HBO news showLast Week Tonight With John Oliver.
Instead, it’s a cover of a song called “Mbube” that was first recorded in 1939.
Back me up!"
Timon continues to sing, finally trailing off when he sees Pumbaa has disappeared.
Rafiki, for example, is no longera lovably odd but wise lonerlike he wasin the ’90s.
Instead, he is a serious and revered shaman-like being.
The links to the Broadway show don’t end there.
Josephplayed young Nala on Broadwayin 2014.
She makes up part of the guard of hyenas protectingKing Scar.
Much likeBlack Panther’s Ayo, Shenzi is part of a legion of warriors who guard the king.
She’s smart, brave, and fearless.
Swap out the hyena guard forthe Dora Milajeand Shenzi could be Ayo’s less-principled alter ego.
