Fan Casting John Kani as Rafiki in The Lion King (re-dub)

bigkingbubba made this fan casting suggestion on May 8, 2019. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

John Kani as Rafiki in The Lion King (re-dub)

John KaniSouth Africa

81 years old
​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Bonsile John Kani (born 1943) is a South African actor, director and playwright. He was born in New Brighton, South Africa. Kani joined The Serpent Player...
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The Lion King (re-dub)

The Lion King (re-dub)

by Walt Disney
A young lion named Simba is destined to be the King of the Pride Lands. But when his father, Mufasa, is killed, he is forced into exile by his evil uncle, Scar. Now, Simba must face his destiny and...
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John Kani is known for his roles in The Lion King, Captain America: Civil War, and The Ghost and the Darkness. He has been suggested by fans for 516 roles on myCast, including Kashekim Nedakh in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Similar actors include Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Earl Jones. John Kani was suggested to play Rafiki in The Lion King (re-dub) by bigkingbubba. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Morgan Freeman, David Oyelowo, and Khary Payton. The Lion King (re-dub) has 73 roles, including Scar, Adult Nala, and Young Simba.

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