Clearly understanding that Favreau has an incredible handle on the delicate approach it takes to adapt a classic animated property to the live-action realm using mostly CGI, Disney didn’t waste any time in assigning the acclaimed filmmaker the director’s chores for one of its most coveted properties with a live-action adaptation of The Lion King.
Director Jon Favreau has shared a photo of himself with his live-action Lion King star, Donald Glover.
Without question, Favreau has the weight of the world on his shoulders as prepares the live-action version of The Lion King for its July 19, 2019, release.
As hilarious as his tweet was about his Lion King visit with Favreau was, fans shouldn’t lose sight of the significance of Waititi’s comment.