The Wrap reports that John Oliver, of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, will be voicing the part of Zazu, the uptight, officious red-billed hornbill who served as advisor to King Mufasa.
However you may feel about Disney’s attempt to turn The Lion King into one of its live-action moneyspinners, you have to admire its rather perfect casting choices.
The Lion King hits UK cinemas 19 July 2019.
The studio has already found its Timon and Pumbaa in comedians Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, taking on the roles made famous by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella.