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Beyonce features in the new Lion King trailer

Beyoncé features in the latest The Lion King trailer. The smooth voice of the R&B crooner, who plays the role of Nala in the remake, can be heard in a new teaser that was released this week.

Nala is heard delivering that all-important line when Simba goes rogue and runs away from Pride Rock. “Simba, you have to take your place as King,” she says. “We need you. Come home.”

Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s mother reveals that she encouraged her to accept the role of Nala
The 37-year-old singer will voice Nala in the upcoming Disney remake and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles Lawson, revealed that the original movie was a big part of Beyoncé’s childhood.

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She told Variety: “My kids [Beyoncé and Solange] and I watched The Lion King probably 30 times, so I was a big push for Beyoncé to do the voice of Nala. Think about that for your kids when they get older.
Tina also confirmed that she has heard some of the “beautiful” original music Beyoncé is working on for the new movie
Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child bandmate Michelle Williams refused to give any details on the film but said she can’t wait to watch it.

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She said: “If you ain’t hear it from Mrs. Carter, you’re not going to hear it from me. As an adult, I can’t wait to get back into that feeling, because I know what it did for little children around the world. I love the music, I love the story… anything that Elton John touches.”

Director Jon Favreau recently praised Beyoncé’s “wonderful” performance.

He said: “Oh, you’re in for a treat! She’s wonderful. She’s been coming by, looking at stuff. I’ve been hearing stuff, not just the stuff that we recorded from the original film, but she’s been working on [new] music as well. And she is a staggering talent and I’m so fortunate to be collaborating with her.”

The Lion King will also feature Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Donald Glover as Simba, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as Timon and Pumbaa, and John Oliver as Zazu.

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Source: All4Women