Posted by | Ray Cornelius
The stars aligned Tuesday night in Hollywood, CA for the World Premiere of Disney’s new version of the The Lion King. The lavish event was held at the Dolby Theatre with lots of fanfare.
Super talents Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Alfre Woodard were in attendance for the dazzling extravaganza. Other stars to grace the red carpet included Billy Eichner, John Kani, Florence Kasumba, Eric André, Keegan-Michael Key, JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Chance the Rapper.
The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba’s uncle Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible and flees into exile. Upon maturation living with two wastrels, Simba is given some valuable perspective from his childhood friend, Nala, and his shaman, Rafiki, before returning to challenge Scar to end his tyranny and take his place in the Circle of Life as the rightful King.
In addition to the premiere, Queen Bey released a new single from the film’s highly anticipated soundtrack titled “Spirit.” Check that out and all of the red carpet pics below:
Blue Ivy Carter (L) and Beyonce Knowles-Carter (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Logan Browning (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Jamie Foxx + family (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Tiffany Haddish (L) and Florence Kasumba (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (L-R) Mandi Kani, John Kani, and Atandwa Kani (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (L-R) Roderick Spencer, Alfre Woodard, Mavis Spencer, and Duncan Spencer (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) JD McCrary (L) and Keegan-Michael Key (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (L-R) Beyonce Knowles-Carter, JD McCrary and Director/producer Jon Favreau (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Donald Glover and LeVar Burton (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) (L-R) John Kani, Alfre Woodard and LeVar Burton (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Seth Rogen and Pedro Pascal (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) Chloe Bailey (L) and Halle Bailey (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney) Chloe Bailey (C) and Halle Bailey (R) (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney) Chiwetel Ejiofor + fans (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney) (L-R) Kirsten Corley, Kensli Bennett, and Chance The Rapper (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney)