Actor Donald Glover has been cast as 'Simba' in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Lion King'. The film's director Jon Favreau while sharing Glover's picture tweeted, "I just can't wait to be king. #Simba." Favreau also tweeted, "Looking forward to working with this legend," while referring to James Earl Jones who will reprise his role as Simba's father 'Mufasa'.