
Finally, we get to hear Beyoncé voicing the grown version of Nala in Jon Favreau’s The Lion King film.
A new teaser trailer debuted on her Facebook page previewing her speaking briefly, as well as Billy Eichner’s Timon and Seth Rogen’s Pumbaa.
You have to take your place as king. #TheLionKing pic.twitter.com/bcVHk35WUk
— The Lion King (@disneylionking) June 3, 2019
This new promo, titled “Come Home,” features Beyoncé’s Nala telling a full-grown Simba he has to take his seat as King because they “need” him.
[irp posts=10181]From there we see some of the most epic shots of the movie yet, including an amazing showdown between Simba and his uncle Scar that looks like it takes place on Mustafar.
The trailer evoked some strong reactions from Twitter users:
me listening to Beyoncé as Nala in the new "Lion King" trailer as if I don't already know exactly what her voice sounds like pic.twitter.com/5fEzERsvJz
— manny (@mannyfidel) June 3, 2019
Did I get chills when I finally heard Beyoncé as Nala in #TheLionKing? Yes, yes I did https://t.co/tVsdFzoEbA
— Alex Steinman (@AlexSteinman) June 3, 2019
okay convince me that the lion king isnt about Beyoncé..
— Beyoncé (@beyoncegr) June 3, 2019
Disney’s The Lion King opens in theaters July 19.