Timon – Jamie Foxx
This one seems like a no-brainer to me. Foxx is an electrically entertaining performer, who has a very similar used car salesman bravado that Nathan Lane brought to the role. He would throw himself completely into both the musical numbers and the absurd comedy that makes Timon so charming. He could emulate Lane’s lightning fast delivery while giving it his own spin. We would immediately understand why Simba wants to stay with this guy. He’s just so much fun. Also, we’ve already seen him sing a mean version of “Hakuna Matata.”
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