Along with returning to direct The Jungle Book 2, it was announced that he’ll also helm the live action-looking remake of The Lion King.
Considering how iconic the original 1994 movie was, this remake certainly has a lot riding on it to be exceptional, but Favreau is making sure that in the midst of planning The Lion King, they’re keeping in mind the actors from the predecessor when it comes to the voice roles and how memorable they were to a generation.
Following the critical and commercial success of The Jungle Book earlier this year, Disney has made sure to keep Jon Favreau around for more of their creature features.