Fan Casting Chris Rock as Pumbaa in The Lion King (2019, alternate casting)

jacobtolentino made this fan casting suggestion on October 12, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Chris Rock as Pumbaa in The Lion King (2019, alternate casting)

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Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III (born February 7, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all...
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The Lion King (2019, alternate casting)

The Lion King (2019, alternate casting)

How it should've been.
by Disney
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother --...
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Chris Rock is known for his roles in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and Madagascar. He has been suggested by fans for 3,102 roles on myCast, including Mushu in Mulan. Similar actors include Eddie Murphy, Kevin Hart, and Will Smith. Chris Rock was suggested to play Pumbaa in The Lion King (2019, alternate casting) by jacobtolentino. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Brian Hull, Danny McBride, and Jordan Peele. The Lion King (2019, alternate casting) has 19 roles, including Scar, Mufasa, and Nala.

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