Search icon

Movies & TV

11th Jul 2019

WATCH: Donald Glover discusses filming The Lion King, and singing with Beyoncé

Rudi Kinsella

donald glover beyonce

Oh Donald Glover, you annoyingly talented man.

Donald Glover – incredible rapper, talented singer, hilarious stand-up performer, excellent actor, and now the new Simba.

Talk about a good CV.

But as much as he as achieved in his time on this planet, looking directly into Beyoncé’s eyes and singing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?‘, is clearly just a bit much.

Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live whilst sporting a lion onesie, Glover jokingly explained that he requested not to be in the same room while filming certain scenes from the movie.

He also talked about how his son is aware that Beyoncé is starring in the upcoming remake of The Lion King as Nala, but that he’s not all that aware that his own dad will be voicing the character of Simba alongside her.

We even got a brief look at Glover, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen singing the legendary ‘Hakuna Matata’ from the new movie.

Take a look:

Clip via Jimmy Kimmel Live

The Lion King arrives in Irish cinemas on Friday 19 July, when Donald Glover can go back to starring and directing Atlanta, or whatever the hell else he chooses to do with his time.

LISTEN: You Must Be Jokin’ with Aideen McQueen – Faith healers, Coolock craic and Gigging as Gaeilge