Here’s where you’ve seen/heard JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph before.
Because young Simba and Nala absolutely steal the show for the first half of the movie.
As soon as they start talking, youll fall in love with them.
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So who are these actors?
Youve actually seen/heard both of them before.
Undercoverand starred on OWNsThe Paynes.Check out a clip of him on the series below.
He also played a young Michael Jackson on the BET seriesAmerican Soulalong with appearances onIm Dying Up HereandTeachers.
Talk about the circle of life.
The Lion Kingis now playing in theaters.
