Disney Junior’s animated series The Lion Guard, a spinoff of The Lion King about to enter its third season, continues to recruit the voices of Broadway, according to Deadline.
Watch: CHECK OUT RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY IN DISNEY’S THE LION GUARD
Disney Junior’s animated series The Lion Guard, a spinoff of The Lion King about to enter its third season, continues to recruit the voices of Broadway, according to Deadline.
Watch: CHECK OUT RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY IN DISNEY’S THE LION GUARD
Joining returning The Lion Guard alum Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, who was featured in season 2 as golden zebra Dhahabu, will be Hamilton Tony nominee Christopher Jackson and Tony winner Heather Headley. The two, who will sing a duet, will reunite following their days in The Lion King on Broadway (Headley originated the role of Nala and Jackson was an ensemble member).
Season 3 of The Lion Guard will also feature Hamilton's Michael Luwoye, J. Elaine Marcos (Gettin’ the Band Back Together), and Kimiko Glenn (Waitress).
In The Lion Guard, Kion, the son of Simba, leads a group of friends known as the Lion Guard, whose mission is protect the Pride Lands. New episodes from the series' second season began rolling out on Disney Channel and Disney Junior this week, and season 3 will debut next year.
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