ABC News November 22, 2018

'The Lion King' official teaser trailer is here

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Disney has dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of "The Lion King."

The minute-and-a-half teaser features the Disney classic's familiar soundtrack with a new, live-action look.

Donald Glover is the voice behind Simba, while superstar Beyonce voices Nala.

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Disney released a teaser trailer for the 2019 remake of, "The Lion King."
(MORE: 'Lion King' cast announced, Beyonce to play Nala)

James Earl Jones is reprising his role as the voice of Mufasa and Chiwetel Ejiofor voices Scar.

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Disney released a teaser trailer for the 2019 remake of, "The Lion King."

The roles of other familiar characters are filled by Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Keegan-Michael Key and John Oliver.

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Simba appears in a teaser trailer for the 2019 remake of, "The Lion King."
(MORE: 'Jungle Book' director Jon Favreau set to helm another live-action reimagining: 'The Lion King')

The new "The Lion King" is directed by Jon Favreau, who also directed Disney's 2016 live-action remake of "The Jungle Book."

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Disney released a teaser trailer for the 2019 remake of, "The Lion King."
Walt Disney Studios
Disney released a teaser trailer for the 2019 remake of, "The Lion King."

The highly anticipated film will hit theaters July 19, 2019.

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ABC News' Christopher Watson contributed to this report.