Should a deal be signed, Ejiofor would join a cast that consists of Donald Glover as Simba, Billy Eichner as Timon, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, John Oliver as Zazu and James Earl Jones reprising Mufasa.
According to The Wrap, Chiwetel Ejiofor is currently in talks to voice Scar in The Lion King remake.
Beyonce was also eyed to play Nala, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet if she accepted the role.
This news comes a few weeks after it was rumored that Hugh Jackman had signed on to voice the feline antagonist, who was previously voiced by Jeremy Irons in the 1994 animated movie.